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To get started on your Civics Game journey, select either Teacher Orientation or Student Orientation below.
Turn Learning into Action
The Civics Game turns civics education into an interactive experience supported by a complete, built-in curriculum.
For High School and College Classrooms
The Civics Game combines guided civics courses with a classroom simulation of campaigns, elections, and government. Students learn by doing—forming parties, debating issues, and making decisions that mirror how real communities are governed.
How It Works in the Classroom
Teachers and students work together inside a shared online environment where lessons become civic action. Every role, vote, and policy proposal connects coursework to the principles of democracy and public service.
Learning by Participation
Students experience how government works by practicing the responsibilities of citizens and leaders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about The Civics Game.
What is The Civics Game?
The Civics Game is a web-based classroom game that lets students learn how democracy works by running campaigns, voting, and leading their class community.
Who is the game for?
It’s designed for middle and high school classes, where teachers and students play together to explore local government and civic leadership.
How do students play and learn?
Students take on civic roles, join parties, and make decisions that turn their class into a working model of local government.
What happens during an election?
Students form parties, campaign for votes, and elect classmates to lead as Mayor or Council Members.
How do teachers use it in class?
Teachers set up the class game, use the built-in ELPS 101 and ELPS 201 courses, and guide students through campaigns and elections.
What technology is required to play?
The game works on any laptop, tablet, or school computer through a web browser. No downloads or special software required.
Is student data private and secure?
Yes, all student information stays within the classroom and is visible only to the teacher, keeping every account private and secure.
Upcoming Events
Law Proposal Day
Student leaders submit their first proposed laws or projects. ...
Law Voting Day
Students vote on which laws pass or fail, ending the legislative cycle. ...