Patriot Act Home Version

Ever been arrested based on evidence obtained under the USA PATRIOT Act, but released before they send you off to Guantanamo? Of course you haven't - nobody's released after their arrest, har har har! But seriously, if that situation were ever to come up, wouldn't it be nice if Big Brother could at least give you a consolation prize? Like on TV game shows? You know, like, a "home version of our game"? Well, now they can!

Via Slashdot, news of a fun new game for the entire family: PATRIOT Act: The Home Version.

The board game that brings the thrill of trampling the Constitution right into your home... newly updated for 2006 to include NSA wiretaps and renewal of provisions!

PATRIOT ACT: The Home Version, is a game inspired by the historic abuse of governmental powers of the same name. Many of the hypothetical situations in the game are based on real-life events. Either as a game to be played or as a statement to be read, Patriot Act: The Home Version educates the user to the current erosion of our civil rights by the government while claiming to be protecting our freedoms. John Ashcroft may no longer be Attorney General, but his legacy lives on in the anti-freedom legislation that this game is a tribute to.

The whole game - board, rules & cards - is available as free PDFs you can download and print. Have fun!