Election Simulation Game

15-09-2021
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President Infinity 2021

It will take 270 electoral votes to win the 2024 presidential election. Click states on this interactive map to create your own 2024 election forecast. Create a specific match-up by clicking the party and/or names near the electoral vote counter. Use the buttons below the map to share your forecast. Select the Run Simulation button to conduct a simulated 2020 presidential election. You can choose to have the map populate randomly or more east to west, based on actual poll closing times. The simulator is largely based on a data-driven presidential model created by JHK forecasts.

Play the definitive 2020 and beyond political game from the series that “will keep political wonks glued to their PC screens.” – The Philadelphia Inquirer

  • Use the simulator to make your own projections for the 2021 federal election. Simply enter the voting intentions you want in the first table and see the results, riding by riding. You are responsible for entering percentages that make sense (i.e: each party must be between 0 and 100 at the maximum; the percentages must sum to 100 or slightly.
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  • Welcome to the Political Simulation Game, an innovative new game where players can simulate politicians, run for office, and run the United States of America! Based on the tenets of Presidential Election Game, this simulation will begin in 1979, with role-playing and alternate history determining the course of the free world at the climax of the Cold War. Current Year: Quarter 2, 1979.

Are you ready to become the most powerful political leader in the world? Prove it in this definitive political election game.

President Infinity is a sophisticated strategy simulation that delivers both gameplay and realism.

  • More campaigns – President Infinity comes with 2020, 2016, 2012, 2008, 2004, 1980, 1972, 1968, 1912, and Florida – 2018 – Senatorial.
  • Includes both the general election and primaries, with over 50 candidates to choose from and 4 parties.
  • Campaign Editor – modify leaders, parties, surrogates, endorsers, and more – or insert yourself and run for President!
  • Most realistic campaign experience besides actually running.
  • Simulation mode, where you can run trials of an election campaign and see what the average results are.
  • A world of user designed campaigns, including for Gubernatorial and Senatorial campaigns.

2020 Election Simulation Game

More info on features and game-play below.

You can order and receive the latest release version immediately.

For Windows (7, 8, 8.1, 10) and Mac (for Catalina compatibility, see here) .

The game is available for $19.95 US. (There may be taxes applicable, depending on where you buy from.)

If you’re also interested in other Infinity games, you can see current special offers here.

If you have any questions or feedback, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Thank you for supporting these sorts of games!

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Win the election

The fate of the nation is in your hands. Your goal is simple – win the Presidency.

How do you win the Presidency? Win enough Electoral College votes to win the election. You are responsible for all aspects of your candidate’s election strategy: planning and buying advertising, conducting fundraising, giving speeches, recruiting high-profile and grassroots supporters, and spinning news.

President Infinity is the closest thing there is to running a real campaign, and this series of games has been used by political institutes, campaigns, universities, and high-schools to gain insight into aspects of the campaigning process.

May I say how excellent this simulation seems to me to be. As a Brit, I have enjoyed playing it and learnt a great deal already about political processes in general and the American process in particular. I have also learnt where all the 50 states are, and something about the politics of each! And then there are glorious obscurities like the fact that those who live in the overseas areas like Puerto Rico can vote in the primaries but not in the general election (except as absentee voters). – R. Court, Derbyshire, England

Infinite Options

The 2020 campaign has over 50 candidates to choose from, and the Republican, Democratic, Libertarian, and Green parties. The game includes 2020, 2016, 2012, 2008, 2004, 1980, 1972, 1968, and 1912 campaigns, and more are added on a regular basis. Start at different dates for primaries or the general election, with candidates who have declared they are running or are undecided.

The game comes with a fully featured Campaign Editor – modify or add candidates, endorsers, surrogates, parties, change percentages, and more – or even insert yourself and run for President!

First of all I want to say thank you for this incredible game and all of the amazing games you have created! I cannot say enough good things about President Infinity. I have spent countless hours planning, scheming, deliberating and working to get several different people into the White House and it just continues to be an outstandingly enjoyable experience. – Jason Hoeflich, Ohio

Candidates

Candidates have not only personal attributes (Leadership, Experience, Integrity, Issue Familiarity, and so on) but campaign attributes, which affect their campaign’s ability to respond to news stories, research electoral insights, gain a polling advantage, and more.

You can also select Vice-Presidential candidates, each with different attributes.

“I just wanted to jot a quick note praising your immensely entertaining product.” – Theron Roe, Eugene, Oregon

States and Strategy

The U.S.A. is a big country, and a successful candidate must focus limited resources. Choose which states you will target, and decide how much of your candidate’s resources to expend pursuing each one. Choose where to barnstorm and hold rallies, give policy speeches, and raise funds.

What are the swing states? Will you target Florida, New Hampshire, North Carolina, or somewhere else?

The 2020 campaign comes with accurate polling data for the real-world candidates, both in the general election and primaries.

“Your game is outstanding. I have run political campaigns, and am currently Editor in Chief for an online political journal. I live and breathe this stuff, and your game is by far the most realistic political game I have ever seen, much less played. Brilliant.” – Seton Motley, Editor in Chief, TexasInsider.org

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Primaries

In addition to the general election, President Infinity includes the option to start in the primaries, running against all the major Republican or Democratic candidates, as well as the hypothetical ones. Can Sanders win New Hampshire? Warren in Iowa? Who will get the most Democratic delegates in California – Biden, Harris, Sanders, Warren, or someone else? Can a primary challenger to Trump succeed, or will Trump be able to build a massive campaign war chest to take on whoever the Democratic nominee is?

“Your game is quickly making me into a complete geek.” – Travis, North Carolina

Endorsers

A universe of endorsers, national and state-by-state. Will that last minute endorsement in Iowa launch a wave of momentum? You can then turn endorsers into surrogates! They will then campaign for you after endorsing.

“AWESOME. This is a great game, I work in politics, and it’s fun to play a quick game on a break.” – Chris Mays, Sacramento, California

Barnstorming

Barnstorm, give speeches, fundraise to boost your campaign finances, and much more – you decide. Or perhaps it’s time to hold massive rallies to accommodate the thronging crowds and boost your reach?

“This is a great game, and the most realistic Presidential simulation game I’ve played, well done.” – Steve Schaumburg, Illinois, Political enthusiast

Platform

Establish and tweak your candidate’s key theme and beliefs on core issues. Your candidate can change the party’s platform, which will attract some voters while alienating others. While moving to the center can help attract voters, there is also a chance existing supporters will leave after a dramatic policy shift.

“9.25 / 10 … This game is a must-have.” – PunditPress Review

Advertising

Craft ads to target specific regions, and gain extra bonuses when you run them. Create ad campaigns to highlight your candidate’s campaign themes and platform. Better ads take more time and cost more money. The more they run, the more they cost. Carefully tailored advertising can build a campaign, but ineffective ads may waste valuable resources. Be careful – attack ads can tarnish opponents but can also backfire.

“I’d like to thank you guys, because I absolutely love it.” – Mike D., Los Angeles, CA

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Footsoldiers, Command-and-Control, and Get-Out-the-Vote

Build up state-by-state command-and-control, and synergize it with your Footsoldiers to swamp your opponents’ Get Out the Vote operations in swing states!

“The most awesome political strategy game there is. What I love about President Infinity is that it allows you to tweak all aspects of the campaign in great detail. I particularly like that you can now court governors for their endorsement and then actually use them as surrogates. Moreover, there are now many ways to targeting specific states to fit your optimal electoral strategy. Because you can run your campaign in such detail you really need to have a well thought strategy, and for me that is what defines a good political simulation game. So kudos to 270soft for making such a terrific game!” – Lucas van Horck, The Netherlands

Media and Spin

News stories can be spun to improve your candidate’s profile, for damage control, and to turn the heat up on an opponent – spin from the campaign or assign surrogates instead. From time to time, candidates are offered the chance to give interviews. These may help or hurt the campaign depending on attributes such as knowledge and charisma.

“I love the game; it’s awesome. I managed to run a Rubio/Sandoval ticket to the White House in 2016 against the Governor of New York. When Cruz is added to the game, I am going to run a Rubio/Cruz ticket – see how far that can go.” [Ed. note: Cruz added] – Josh Twitchell, Arizona

Polling

Tracking polls allow you to gauge public support and opinion on campaign issues. Positive poll numbers can help gain much-needed momentum and sway undecided voters. You can also gain insights into the electorate through polling, and use them to hone your ads or speeches.

“Hello, I just wanted to give you a quick thank you, as I thoroughly am enjoying it. Keep the games coming. – Grant Smith

Scandals

You can dig up scandals on opponents or hire spies to infiltrate an enemy’s headquarters. Be careful! This strategy can backfire if caught.

“P.S. I love this sim especially after pursuing a PoliSci major in college. Hope to see more good work from you in the future. In my research, there is no better political election simulation on the market. The strength of the game is that by going to a day to day primary mode, it feels more like a real election process and gives the gamer many more options for game strategy. Again, well worth the wait for a quality sim.” – David Mog, Penrose, Colorado

Your Resources

Money

Almost everything in an election costs money. Run out, and your campaign will grind to a halt. Increasing the time spent fundraising will divert your candidate’s time from other aspects of the campaign, but will build up the campaign war chest.

Energy

Barnstorming, giving speeches and attending fundraisers deplete energy, which can only be restored by resting away from the campaign. Getting tired can lead to embarrassing gaffes.

Command Points

Command points are the strategic resources available on a day-to-day basis. They are replenished each turn, but are limited – there are never enough for all possible courses of action your campaign may wish to pursue. Making a policy speech, holding a fundraiser, spinning news stories and recruiting foot soldiers and crusaders all deplete your candidate’s precious command points. You must ensure the maximum political value for each command point you expend.

Political Points

Candidates have a fixed number of political points, which are used to tailor a campaign to particular political interests. These help gain endorsements, which in turn build momentum.

“Just wanted to let you know I love your game, and I hope it’s a big success! Looking forward to playing around with the update today!” – Stephen S., New York City, New York

Election Night

Watch election night as results are announced, and export the detailed results for review or sharing.

I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your game and always have. I have always wanted a political game like this (I’m a political science major at college and just a political junkie in general) and it’s one of my favorite games ever honestly. So thank you! – Mark Nealon, Dunmore, Pennsylvania

Campaign Editor

President Infinity contains a Campaign Editor, giving you the ability to modify campaigns, or create your own, including editing, adding, or removing issues, leaders, parties, endorsers, surrogates, and more.

Simulation

I love this game and use it to demonstrate elections in my class. – Charlie Atwood, High School Humanities teacher, Kittanning, PA

Much More

… and more, including

  • Work to get on primary ballots if you’re not. Stymied by primary ballot rules which keep your candidate off the ballot in Virginia, say? Now you can change that.
  • Control over debates. Call out specific opponents in debates to stop their momentum, or boast about your own achievements.
  • Secured your party’s nomination? Pivot to the general election, including choosing your Veep running mate at any point up until the convention, who will then go out and Barnstorm, give Policy Speeches, Fundraise, and more.

Order

You can order and receive the latest release version immediately.

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For Windows (7, 8, 8.1, 10) and Mac (for Catalina compatibility, see here) .

The game is available for $19.95 US. (There may be taxes applicable, depending on where you buy from.)

If you’re also interested in other Infinity games, you can see current special offers here.

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Election Rules

To win the Presidential election by capturing at least 270 of the 538 electoral votes. A team may have more than 270 electoral votes during the course of the game. The team that has at least 270 electoral votes at the end of the game wins.

Place the board on a table, put the Politics Cards facedown in their place and bring up the WebMap Calculator . The 2 teams decide which team will be the Republicans and which team will be the Democrats. The Republicans take the 150 Red Votes (chips) and the 3 Red Dice. The Democrats take the 150 Blue Votes (chips) and the 3 Blue Dice.

The teams then decide how much time there is until the election by choosing the number of weeks until the election. 15 weeks is a game that lasts approximately 1 hour.

Each chip equals 1 vote. Votes are gained through the roll of the dice and the Politics Cards. At any one time, each state is Republican (Red), Democrat (Blue) or Neutral. The votes in a state represent the net amount of chips that have been allocated by both parties. For example, if there are no votes in New York, and the Republicans add 5 votes to New York, 5 red chips are stacked on New York and the Republicans take control of the state’s total electoral votes. If the Democrats then add 8 votes to New York, the 5 red chips are removed and _3 blue chips are stacked on New York. The Democrats now control the state’s 29 electoral votes.

To determine which side goes first, 1 die is rolled by each team. The highest die indicates the team that goes first. On each turn, each team must decide whether it will go Campaigning or Fundraising.

If a team chooses to Campaign, the team selects and announces the 3 states in which it will campaign on that turn. Each state may only be visited once each turn. The team then rolls _3 dice. The team then decides which die corresponds to each state and contributes those votes to that state. For example, if the Democrats decide to campaign in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Illinois, they roll 3 dice. If the Democrats roll a “6”, “5” and “3”, the Democrats can opt to allocate the votes to Pennsylvania (6), Ohio (5) and Illinois (3) or the Democrats could decide to allocate the votes to Pennsylvania (5), Ohio (3) and Illinois (6).

There are 4 states where a team may go Fundraising (California, New York, Florida and Texas). If a team chooses to go Fundraising, the team selects and announces the state in which _it will fundraise on that turn. The team then rolls 2 dice and draws a Politics Card. If a team rolls a “9”, they have 9 votes to distribute. At least half of the votes must stay in the chosen fundraising state. So, in this case 5. The remaining 4 votes may be allocated individually to any other state. For example, if the Republicans went to Texas to fundraise and rolled a “9”, the Republicans must allocate 5 votes to Texas. The Republicans could decide to put all 9 votes in Texas. If they put 5 in Texas, then they might opt to allocate 2 votes to Colorado, _1 vote to Oregon and 1 vote to Washington.

Many rewards and a few penalties are offered to the teams by the Politics Cards. Teams earn a card when Fundraising. A card can be used when drawn from the deck when Fundraising or kept to use at the end of any later turn (Fundraising or Campaigning) . No more than 1 Politics Card may be used by each team during a turn. Cards labeled “Play Immediately” must be played at once. Used cards should be returned to the bottom of the deck.

Each turn, each team’s votes are affected by its own actions and the actions of the other team. “+” will count the state’s electoral votes that were picked up in the turn. “–” will count _the state’s electoral votes that were lost during the turn. For example, if California was controlled by the Democrats (more chips) and the Republicans won it back (more chips), the Republicans would add 55 electoral votes to their total and the Democrats would subtract 55 electoral votes from their total. If no one had yet visited Ohio, and the Democrats put _5 votes in that state, the Democrats would add 18 electoral votes to their total. Nothing would happen to the Republicans.

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When time is up (the number of weeks that was selected have passed), there may be several states that are undecided (still neutral), either because they are in a tie or no team has campaigned in them or allocated them fundraising money. At that point, a neutral state is selected and the teams roll 1 die each. The highest die wins the state and the electoral votes go to that team. If there is a tie roll, the teams roll again. The team with the highest number of electoral votes after all the neutral states have been awarded to either team, wins the game.