Frequently Asked Questions
These are all questions we have been asked at least once, with the most popular nearer the top. We reserve the right to take your questions and paraphrase them, edit them or simply mock them.
- When will my game arrive?
We currently have games in stock and we have a delivery information page which covers all aspects of delivery. - Is this for real? Absolutely.
- No, seriously? Really, seriously. It's not a joke. Well, it kind of is, but no, it's a real game. Called "War on Terror, the boardgame". We can't understand why so many people think it's some elaborate hoax. Look, you can even buy the War on Terror right now.
- But isn't it a bit tasteless? That depends on your taste. Personally, we think the actual "War on Terror" is in pretty bad taste. This is just a board game.
- How much will it cost to ship to (...)? Postage varies, naturally. Currently we have distribution in the UK, USA, most of Europe and Australia. See our order page for more detail. As we sort out distribution deals around the world, the postage costs to places outside the UK and non-EEC countries will hopefully fall.
- If I buy 2/3/4 games do I get a discount on postage? Sorry, no. The game weighs in at about 2kg, making postage fairly expensive. We already absorb over half the postage cost and posting a few at once doesn't really result in much of a saving for us. However, if you're buying five or more copies, then definitely get in touch. That's the level of commitment we like to reward.
- I want to see where my £29.95 goes to make sure you're not sick profiteers. At the moment it's all going into making more copies of the game. Should we make any money out of it, we won't be ashamed of the fact - in fact we're legally obliged to maximise profits, just like any arms manufacturer with shareholders.
- Why does it cost more to post to Europe than America? That's racist.
It just so happens that shipping a load to the States and posting it out from there is cheaper than posting games individually from the UK to Europe. You could always help us source a good distributor for wherever you live if you want the price to come down. Also some countries, such as Norway, have insane customs surcharges which make WoT pretty much a luxury item. - Where can I buy the game? Right here, online. We have a stockists page which lists SHOPS WITH BALLS. Unfortunately, we've met a bit of resistance with the 'high street' and we're only just finding the time to approach independent shops.
- Who did the fantastic drawings? Ridiculously gifted man of ink, Tom Morgan-Jones did all the illustrations. Without him, the game just wouldn't be the same. Cheers, Tom.
- Who are these mysterious 'investors'? A few random souls who loved the idea of the game so much that they trusted us with their money to get the thing made. Because although it costs very little to design a boardgame (apart from time), it's a fair whack to get 5,000 of them made, especially if they include a balaclava and way too many other bits.
- I want to write about this in my paper/ blog/ peaktime TV show - may I? Of course, we have a press pack and if you want that inside angle do get in touch and send us crazy interview questions.
- Can we see the rules? Of course you can. You can download the full rules and card appendix as PDFs.
- What about expansion packs?
Steady on there, we've only just started. But yes, expansion packs are already being mooted. We're even dreaming about the 'pewter figurine 10 year anniversary edition'. Most importantly though, we want this game to be driven by the people who play it, so submit card ideas, submit rule variations - just send us your ideas. - Can I be arrested for playing this game under new anti-terror laws? We're not making any promises, but when you see us on the news wearing orange jump suits, it's time to flush the stash. It's worth mentioning that the police have classified the board game as a dangerous weapon.
- Do I get a free hook for my hand? No, you do not get a free hook for your hand. You do, however, get a free balaclava with the word 'EVIL' on the forehead. We feel this is more than adequate 'free' stuff.
- Why a board game? Why not a computer game? When you've got no cash and don't know how to make computers games, it's a lot easier to make a game that involves cardboard, paper, dice and a spinner made out of a old lid and a drawing pin. Anyway, there's already a computer game called the War on Terror.
- Is the omission of [insert beloved homeland here]: a) an oversight b) overt racism It's the result of cold, hard marketing decisions. If you want your beloved homeland to be included in the next edition of War on Terror, send bribes to the usual address
- Aren't you worried that your game will encourage suicide bombers? No. We're worried that the so called 'war on terror' encourages suicide bombers, that's one of the reasons why we made this game.
- The website is suspiciously swish. Just exactly which mega-games corp. is behind this? Well thank you very much. We worked long and hard at the website and since it's our day job, we'd hope to get it right. Feedback more than welcome.
