New game simulates Strait of Hormuz crisis

A new browser-based game called Bottleneck challenges players to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz during a simulated global crisis. Developed by journalist Jakub Gornicki, the game forces players to make difficult choices between thousands of ships, each decision carrying significant costs or trade-offs. Players must balance competing interests, such as appeasing Iran and the United States, while also considering the needs of organizations like the UN World Food Programme. The game incorporates real news reports and maritime data to provide context, highlighting the complex geopolitical and economic consequences of shipping disruptions.