In The Civics Game, you move from Student to Citizen to local leadership roles like Council Member or Mayor as you build your classroom city.
The Game Flow explains how your choices, activities, and achievements unlock new opportunities. Use this as a guide to see what’s ahead and how your actions shape your experience.
The Game Flow
These steps outline how The Civics Game works, showing how students progress through phases of learning and leadership.
Account Creation
Roles
- Student
Steps
- Before the game starts, students need to create their accounts:
- At the start of the semester, they can register on their own and begin playing right away.
- After this period ends, new registrations must be reviewed and approved by the teacher before those students can join the game.
Phase 1: Citizenship
Roles
Citizen
Journalist
Steps
- Student completes 3 activities and is promoted to Citizen:
- Complete profile setup
- Make 1 public activity post
- Complete Course 1: EPLS 101 – Democracy and the American Electoral Process
- Citizen chooses between the Party Member or Journalist path:
- Each classroom benefits from at least one Journalist to report on Campaigns, moderate Debates, and keep citizens informed about city issues.
Phase 2: Party Roles
Roles
Party Organizer
Candidate
Steps
- Citizen on the Party Member path joins a Party.
- Citizen chooses to:
- Vie for Party Organizer
- Become a Candidate
- Remain Citizen (voter and party supporter)
- Citizen completes 4 tasks and win the internal election to become a Party Organizer:
- Publish at least 2 articles promoting party values, candidates, or achievements
- Complete Course 2: EPLS 201 – Navigating the Path to Candidacy
- Create a Party Poll to engage members or set direction
- Publish a Party Platform Proposal
- Win internal Party Leadership Election
- Party Organizer sets party platform, and moderates party members and issues
- Citizen completes 4 tasks and win the Primary Election to become a Party Nominee:
- Join a political party
- Complete Course 2: EPLS 201 – Navigating the Path to Candidacy
- Submit a Candidate Petition
- Earn 3 likes on petition post
- Win the Primary Election
- Candidates represents their party in the classroom election for Council Member or Mayor
Phase 3: Electoral Power
Roles
Council Member
Mayor
Steps
- Candidate completes 3 tasks and wins the Classroom Election to become Council Member or Mayor:
- Post a proposal for a new ordinance or community project
- Answer 3 questions or comments from citizens about the proposal
- Participate in a classroom debate for Council or Mayoral candidates
- Win the General Election (Council or Mayor)
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.