Totalitarian to·tal·i·tar·i·an / tōˌtaləˈterēən/
— (adjective) relating to a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state
— (noun) a person advocating a totalitarian system of government
Now, if we fast forward a century from where we left it in the last post, the beginning of the XXth century, we’ll find ourselves right here and right now. Time travel, huh.
Oddly enough, we begin to notice similarities. Sort of… history repeating. Unfortunately, most of us choose to ignore these similarities.
We have (again):
- a sudden burst of scientific advancement;
- the re-inventing of several totalitarian regimes (five that count in what might happen)
- and the reversal of politics in all western world, from the democratic platform back to a conservative, nationalistic-oriented one.
The two most famous of these re-invented totalitarian regimes (we know who they are, they know who they are) have known some of the most aggressive technological and economic evolution, becoming two of the most powerful nations of our times. As did Germany and Japan a century ago.
There’s a significant difference now though. But, I’ll let you discover it for yourselves. And what better way to do that than play the game of Absolutism?
ABOUT THE GAME
The party card game Absolutism presents you with unfathomable scenarios of daily life in a totalitarian society to which you, the player, have to offer solutions. But as no sane solutions can save you in a real dictatorship, in Absolutism your solutions will be absurd and funny, based on modern life values.
It uncovers the hilarious truth about who is the most dictatorial in your group of friends or among your family members. It should be played in groups of four or more, up to ten players and it is perfect for grown-ups.
Absolutism — An absolute game for people without shame.
