Has anyone designed a "Gerrymander It!" board game or mobile game?
Although more people now recognize what a powerful force districting can be in politics, to really get viscerally angry about it helps if you've tried doing it.
It might work best as a mobile game where you'd draw the map with a time limit then an election would run (with some random variation) and you'd see if you won.
@futurebird , another excellent idea, so I asked ChatGPT if it exists, and yep, it does.
Are there any games that can simulate the problems with gerrymandering?
ChatGPT
Yes, there are several games and simulations that can help illustrate and simulate the problems associated with gerrymandering. These games aim to educate players about the challenges and consequences of this practice, which involves manipulating political district boundaries to gain an unfair advantage in elections. Here are a few examples:
Redistricting Game: The "Redistricting Game" is an online game created by the USC Annenberg Center that allows players to redraw congressional districts for partisan advantage. It helps players understand the complexities of the redistricting process and how gerrymandering can affect election outcomes.
Represent: The Game of Politics: This board game simulates the U.S. political system, including the effects of gerrymandering. Players can experience the challenges of redrawing district boundaries and see how it can impact elections.
Democracy 3: While not solely focused on gerrymandering, this video game allows players to simulate the complexities of governing a nation. It includes the concept of electoral manipulation and the consequences of district boundaries on political outcomes.
GerryMander: This online interactive tool allows users to experiment with drawing their own district boundaries and see how it can affect election results. It's more of a learning tool than a traditional game.
Mapmaker: The Gerrymandering Game: This is another online game that lets players draw district maps and manipulate boundaries to see how it can impact the electoral results.
