Spain's 'Corrupt Mayor' app jibes at political graft
It is a free game created by three young developers seeking a way to 'criticise the corruption in a satirical way'
It is a free game created by three young developers seeking a way to 'criticise the corruption in a satirical way'. PHOTO: CREATIVE COMMONS
MADRID:
Collecting obscene amounts of money, writing illegal contracts, handing out bribes -- all things you can do with a new Spanish mobile app inspired by headlines of corruption in Spain.
"Corrupt Mayor Clicker" is a free game created by three young developers who were seeking a way to "criticise the corruption in a satirical way".
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The aim of the game, which is available on iPhone and Android, is to collect as much money as possible through illegal activities.
"Be a good politician, trick and steal all that's possible until you amass an insane quantity of money in our Swiss bank," reads the description on the game's website, meigalabs.com.
"Make a killing!"
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Javier Lopez Camba, one of the app's creators, told AFP on Monday that the game has already been downloaded more than 100,000 times.
"Every day, when we watch TV, a new corruption scandal hits," said Camba, 26.
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Nearly all of the scenarios are inspired by "real facts" and the game will be updated with more examples taken from real-life corruption, he said.
But the developers have been careful include a disclaimer which reads: "Any resemblance to existing persons is purely coincidental."
Collecting obscene amounts of money, writing illegal contracts, handing out bribes -- all things you can do with a new Spanish mobile app inspired by headlines of corruption in Spain.
"Corrupt Mayor Clicker" is a free game created by three young developers who were seeking a way to "criticise the corruption in a satirical way".
Read: Innovation: IBA students develop app for news watchers
The aim of the game, which is available on iPhone and Android, is to collect as much money as possible through illegal activities.
"Be a good politician, trick and steal all that's possible until you amass an insane quantity of money in our Swiss bank," reads the description on the game's website, meigalabs.com.
"Make a killing!"
Read: Corruption has jeopardised development worldwide
Javier Lopez Camba, one of the app's creators, told AFP on Monday that the game has already been downloaded more than 100,000 times.
"Every day, when we watch TV, a new corruption scandal hits," said Camba, 26.
Read: Spanish probe: Authorities search former IMF chief’s home
Nearly all of the scenarios are inspired by "real facts" and the game will be updated with more examples taken from real-life corruption, he said.
But the developers have been careful include a disclaimer which reads: "Any resemblance to existing persons is purely coincidental."