Typically seen as a source of light entertainment, board games don’t usually come to mind when thinking of cutting satire. By using controversial political issues as the premise for strategic titles, the games from TerrorBull are as likely to cause outrage as they are to be a dinner party hit.

While the Western media believes president Putin takes his shirtless holiday photos seriously, Russian media and social media suggest otherwise. Through his photo ops, Putin has given Russians a means to collectively troll the West for its gullibility, and it's working to bring the nation closer together.

Sweden’s deputy prime minister is trolling Donald Trump through Twitter to make a point about women’s rights. With young people notoriously politically disengaged, politicians are using comedic techniques to enable serious issues to gain a wider audience.

China’s Communist Party has found a new way to try and win the hearts of young, tech-savvy voters – giving away cash online. It's posted electronic red envelopes in celebration of the Lunar New Year, filled with cash for people to win. And all the passcodes are quotes from President Xi Jinping.