India, Oct. 16 -- Protests at Jantar Mantar are now inspiring online gaming experiences. Developers have created free online games inspired by the demonstrations, giving players virtual roles as protesters and police personnel in challenges involving crowds, barricades and detentions.

From 'Jantar Mantar Chalo', which lets players choose between protesters and police personnel, to 'Bhaag Neha Bhaag', inspired by AISA national president Neha Bora's attempts to reach the protest site, the games draw on recent political developments and the scenes that unfolded on the streets of the national capital.

Another game, 'Jantar Mantar to Jail', features Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) members Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. Players mu...