Win the White House

Experience the thrill of running for presidency in Win the White House. Manage your own presidential campaign by participating in debates, strategically raising funds, polling voters, launching media campaigns, and making personal appearances. Along the way, pay close attention to the electoral map as you fight for crucial electoral votes. With 3.5 million+ plays on iCivics.org, this NEW and IMPROVED version of Win the White House features exciting new ways to shape your campaign. Choose from a variety of avatars, campaign slogans, running mates, and even a maverick option to create a platform that truly represents your vision. The content and artwork have been refreshed to enhance your experience, and you now have the ability to print your personalized campaign materials. Playing on an iCivics account can earn you Impact Points and game-based achievements.

If you're a teacher, check out our classroom resources for Win the White House at www.icivics.org. By playing this game, your students will gain a deeper understanding of the electoral process, including primary and general elections and the Electoral College. They'll also learn about the media's ability to shape public opinion and how the various elements of a complex system can interact to produce specific outcomes.

Create your candidate and choose an avatar, home state, political party, and campaign slogan. Select the issues that matter to you and engage in a primary debate with other candidates to gain campaign skills. The primary season serves as a game tutorial that will equip you with necessary skills and resources to help you strategize for the future. Once you've won the primaries, the real work begins. To win the election, you'll need to maintain momentum through targeted media campaigns and personal appearances. Running for office can be an expensive undertaking, so you'll need to find funding in friendly states. Use your ability to poll to stay informed and guide your path to a presidential victory!