June 2006 ·
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Square one
From “The Road to Peace,” a board game designed by the United Nations for ten- to twelve-year-old children in Afghanistan. Since July 2005 they have printed and distributed around 10,000 copies in Dari and Pashto.
Armed men tried to intimidate people choosing the delegates for the Emergency Loya Jirga. Move back two squares because you were not able to vote securely.
Although some in your community have succumbed to growing poppies, your father has resisted this illegal practice. Move two squares forward.
Part of your family's crop was taken away by a local commander. Go back two squares to collect food assistance in the next village.
Your community is worried about the abduction of children in Afghanistan but, fearing retaliation, no one voices concern. Move back to the previous red square!
Your father allowed the people from the census to interview your family and collect information needed to help the government plan the development of Afghanistan. Go one square forward.
Your neighbors were illegally evicted, and you helped them file a complaint with the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission. Go one square forward.
Some families in your community forbid their daughters to go to school. Allow the player behind to join you, or lose a turn.
You almost stepped in a minefield. Go back one square and pay more attention next time.
De-miners who were clearing the road to your village were attacked by robbers. Go back one square to go home through the mountain trail.
A group of construction workers was attacked and could not repair the bridge in your village. Bring the player behind you up and cross together, or lose a turn.
There is a shortage of water in your town because some irresponsible people in the community are wasting it. Move back three squares and make sure you don't waste water.
You are happy because your grandparents and cousins, who were refugees, came back to Afghanistan. Move forward one square as the family is now together.
It is too dangerous to leave the house today. Go back two squares.
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