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Killbox: Explore the Complexities of Drone Warfare

Killbox is an impactful online game and interactive installation that delves into the complex and often controversial world of drone warfare. This experience critically examines the use of technology to project political and military power, focusing on how distance and virtualisation can abstract the consequences of lethal actions.

A Simulated Perspective on Drone Strikes

Based on documented drone strikes in Northern Pakistan, Killbox immerses players in fictionalized, interactive virtual environments. The game challenges players to grapple with the moral, ethical, and human implications of remotely controlled warfare, offering a perspective rarely explored in the gaming world. Unlike typical action games, Killbox exposes the asymmetrical nature of drone warfare, where imbalance of power raises difficult questions.

The Gamification of Warfare: A Critical Examination

While drones are frequently referenced in media as the ultimate "gamification" of war, few games directly address the realities and consequences of their use. Killbox aims to fill this void by providing a simulative and interactive experience. It forces players to confront the technological, moral, and human conditions surrounding drone warfare, going beyond simple entertainment to provoke thoughtful reflection.

The Killbox Team

Killbox is a collaborative project brought to life by a dedicated team:

Malath Abbas - Production, Design, Art

Tom deMajo - Design, Art, Sound

Albert Elwin - Programming, Design

Joseph DeLappe - Research, Concept, Design

Generous Support

This project was made possible through the generous funding of Turbulence .org / New Radio and Performing Arts, NYC, USA; The Phoenix, Leicester, UK; The Cutting Room, UK; and Creative Scotland, UK.