Plants vs. Zombies leads to a Philippine jailbreak

Everybody knows that there’s a certain risk one takes when playing addictive, engrossing games when you’re meant to be doing something else. The prevalence of awesome games on the iPhone hasn’t helped that risk – as a Philippines police officer has learned.

Five inmates recently escaped from a police precinct in Cagayan de Oro City, snatching up the officer’s keys where he’d left them while playing a quick few levels of Plants vs. Zombies. Apparently, the convicts had no trouble getting the keys and gaining their freedom – although four of the five were recaptured shortly after.

It is not known whether the police officer suffered any sort of disciplinary action – but I’m guessing he’ll be getting his next gaming fix some time when he’s not on the clock.

(Thank you, Global Nation.)

7 Responses to “Plants vs. Zombies leads to a Philippine jailbreak”

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   August 11, 2010 at 10:22 am

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3. Well, you have to admire the dedication… or something. « The filtered SOC of B&R says:

   August 11, 2010 at 4:52 pm

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4. Sunday Thoughts: 14/08/10 « PS3, Xbox 360, PSP / TheSixthAxis says:

   August 15, 2010 at 4:02 am

   [...] For some of us trouble may go a little further than that, take a certain prison officer in the Phillipines. Stupidly he decided to partake in the crack that is Plants Vs Zombies whilst at work. Playing games at work might end in getting fired if you get caught for most people, so it’s hardly the best idea. Of course it does get a little worse when you’re supposed to be guarding prisoners and you’re distraction allows them to escape. [...]

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5. The Way of the Game – Episode 35 « The Way of the Game says:

   August 24, 2010 at 5:06 pm

   [...] Guard plays Plants vs. Zombies. Inmates play Run Away! [...]

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6. essra says:

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7. essra says:

   March 6, 2011 at 9:23 am

   It is so cool

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Article Details

• published: August 10th, 2010
• by: Jessica Citizen
• in: Game: Plants vs. Zombies, Philippines, Platform: iPhone, Police
• comments: 7

Author Bio:

I like video games, fishing, Depeche Mode, long walks on the beach, writing discussion papers and cups of tea. Not necessarily in that order.

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