Archive · 3 Nov 2025

Ukraine Gamifies War with Points for Soldier Kills and Captures

Ukraine Gamifies War with Points for Soldier Kills and Captures

Imagine soldiers are playing a video game during a real war.

They get points for doing certain things, like hurting or capturing enemy soldiers.

If they get enough points, their team can get cool new military equipment, like better drones, from a special online store.

This helps them fight better and keeps them motivated because war is very long and tiring.

The government says this game helps them win and that it's not dehumanizing because war itself is inhumane.

Other teams are trying to get the most points too, and there's even a list showing who is doing the best.

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