If you've ever wondered what it's like to be one of Ukraine's members of parliament and top politicians, here’s your chance to know. Several online flash games give everyone an opportunity to participate in the work of the Verkhovna Rada.
Throwing Tushkas
The game
which name can be translated as “Throwing Tushkas” mocks one of the most
discussed issues of Ukraine’s parliament, tushkas. Tushka is a nickname used
for deputies leaving their factions to join other parties, the problem often
experienced by the opposition.
In the
game, parliamentary opposition leaders pop up at the screen while the user throws chicken bodies (literally, tushkas) at them. The score climbs for every
opposition member hit. When you’re out of tushkas to throw, pick up a new batch by clicking on the basin in left corner.
Arseniy
Yatseniuk, Anatoliy Hrytsenko and Vitaly Klitschko are among the deputies
serving as targets. If you’ve ever wanted to hit Klitschko in the face, this could be
your only chance.
Tushkolov
Another game,
also about the Verkhovna Rada, can make you feel like a real hero. The main idea of
“Tushkolov” is to stop deputies from voting on behalf of
other MPs, an illegal act that often happens in the
parliament.
You have to be quick, throwing a net over every deputy appearing on screen. To win the game, catch all 450 members of
parliament. You’ll have to be very fast,
because MPs are professionals at this job.
Political Fights
In “Political
Fights” you play for one of the parties, aiming to win the best positions and
seats. To do that, you have to win all fights with opponents. In your pocket
you may find some stuff to help win fights and protect yourself, like a stinky
sandwich to throw at your enemy. Keep your eyes
open and watch out if you don’t want to go to the “political cemetery.”
