In an era of screen domination and online gaming, board games are witnessing a stiff challenge when it comes to leisurely activities. But there is a gradual change in the gaming landscape and SHASN, a key player, is taking a step in the right direction by hosting a championship. Created by Zain Memon in Goa in July 2019, and conceptualised as a political strategy game for a team of two to five players, it requires players to navigate the tough terrains of politics and ethics to influence voters to win the election, which is the final stage of the game. 

This year, the platform is calling players from Delhi, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Pune, Bengaluru and other cities to participate in an ultimate battle for a cash prize of R1 lakh. “It is like the biggest tabletop community coming together,” Memon tells us. With people from across India participating in it, the traction behind the game has increased manifold.