# Political Strategy Games The America VS. Taliban Chess Set Lets You Checkmake Bin Laden with Bush By Michael Hines | Published 2011-06-22 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/america-vs-taliban-chess-set References: [theworldsbestever](http://www.theworldsbestever.com/2011/06/21/america-vs-taliban-chess-set/) & [hedwigandsergeantmajor](http://www.hedwigandsergeantmajor.com/af.html) Just in time for the fourth of July comes the America vs. Taliban chess set. Created by Hedwig & Sergeant Major, the America vs. Taliban chess set pits the forces of America against the Taliban in a game that is both offensive and fun. I could see how some people could be rubbed the wrong way as the American's rook is represented by the WTC towers and the Taliban's queen is a woman in a burqa. The game is entertaining however simply because it is so controversial, with a Taliban suicide bomber as a knight and George Bush Jr. as the king. Hedwig & Sergeant Major make many other types of chess sets, including Canadian forces vs. Taliban and Americans vs. Iraqi insurgents. All of this politically incorrect gaming comes at a price, as each of these chess sets sells for $250. Nobody ever said checkmating Bin Laden would be cheap. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Controversial Chess Sets:** Opportunity for creating controversial and provocative chess sets that challenge societal norms and generate buzz. - **Politically Incorrect Gaming:** Opportunity for developing politically incorrect games that push boundaries and ignite conversations. - **Cultural Clash in Board Games:** Opportunity to create board games that explore cultural conflicts and challenge players' perspectives. ### Who This Affects Most - **Board Game Industry:** Potential for innovation in the board game industry by introducing controversial and thought-provoking game concepts. - **Art and Design Industry:** Opportunity for artists and designers to push boundaries and create visually striking and politically charged chess sets. - **Entertainment Industry:** Opportunity to develop edgy and controversial entertainment products that cater to a specific niche audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Republic-Honoring Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chess-set-concept.md) - [NYC-Inspired Structural Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chess-nyc.md) - [Luxury Game Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-board-game.md) - [Chocolate Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compartes-chocolate-chess.md) - [Architecturally Inspired Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baku-chess-set.md) - [Chess-Themed Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkmate-collection.md) - [Ceramic Chess Seating Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-chess.md) - [War-Inspired 3D-Printed Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindachess-s.md) - [Beautifully Artful Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-chess-set.md)