Why This Matters
Gerrymandle is an engaging puzzle game that simulates the process of redrawing electoral districts, highlighting the strategic considerations involved in gerrymandering. It offers players a hands-on understanding of how district boundaries can influence election outcomes, making it both educational and entertaining for those interested in political processes and data visualization. This game underscores the importance of district design in shaping democratic representation, providing insights for both consumers and industry professionals interested in electoral technology and political strategy.
Key Takeaways
- Demonstrates the strategic complexity of gerrymandering.
- Highlights the impact of district boundaries on election results.
- Provides an interactive way to understand electoral geography and its implications.
How to play Gerrymandle
You are in charge of drawing the district lines for the elections. Click adjacent tiles on the map to group them into a district. Each district must be one connected shape, no islands allowed.
Coloured houses show where voters live. Not every tile on the board has one, some are just empty land.
A party wins a district by having more houses in it than any other party. If two parties tie in a district, nobody wins it. It is your job to draw regions so that your party wins more regions than anyone else and wins the election.
Every house must be assigned to a district. The districts are all the same size.
Submit your answer when you think you have found the best distribution for your party. There is also a hint button available if you get stuck. Good luck gerrymandering!
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