Hello everyone! We've just released Gerrymander: Rig the Election, a game where you control redistricting and can tip election in your favor. It is a puzzle game based on a real political practice that has been a major problem, particularity in the US. You can read more about it on wikipedia, or just play the game and learn through experience! Gerrymander: Rig The Election Good Egg Games Gerrymander: Rig The Election is a puzzle game based on the political practice of gerrymandering. What's that? Well play… Free Buy Now Watch Media DetailsGerrymander: Rig The Election is a puzzle game based on the political practice of gerrymandering. What's that? Well play the game to find out! -50 Levels -Levels are procedurally generated so they are new each time! -Try and destroy elections as fast as possible! -Learn how real politicians manipulate the system in order to win! -A finalist in the 2017 Australian Game Developer Awards! Information Seller:Good Egg Games Genre:Puzzle Release:Nov 29, 2017 Updated:Jan 22, 2018 Version:2.5 Size:101.5 MB TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating:Unrated Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal gaymerX Well-Known Member Dec 30, 2014 280 0 16 #2 gaymerX, Nov 30, 2017 Is this game funded by the RNC? j/k Im actually enjoying this game! Well done! Busalonium Member Nov 17, 2017 8 0 0 Brisbane, Australia #3 Busalonium, Nov 30, 2017 Thankyou! I'm glad you like it StratAll Well-Known Member Dec 24, 2009 160 17 18 #4 StratAll, Nov 30, 2017 It's a nicely done game with a mechanic I didn't encounter before. The interface is quick and clean. Also you don't hear me complaining since it's free, the only thing that breaks the flow of the game is that the maps are numbered, even though they are randomly generated but that you don't earn enough per map to unlock the new one, as from level 15 or so, thus making it a little grindy. Again, it is not that bad since you get a new map, but it irks a little that you win a map with 3 medals and can't advance but have to redo the same level until you get enough money. Would pay a euro however for another 50 map-pack with some new obstacle-types. Busalonium Member Nov 17, 2017 8 0 0 Brisbane, Australia #5 Busalonium, Nov 30, 2017 An update that slightly tweaks the level progression is on its way, hopefully it will feel a bit less grindy while still encouraging ad watching. We're also planning an update for January and a map pack is certainly something we're considering, no promises though. Thanks for playing! Busalonium Member Nov 17, 2017 8 0 0 Brisbane, Australia #6 Busalonium, Dec 1, 2017 We've just done an update that makes a number of small tweaks. -Some small graphics improvements, most noticeable on the beach levels. -Some UI upgrades. -And a re-balance to the progression to encourage replaying old levels more and make early levels less grindy. IOSgamer1980 Well-Known Member Nov 6, 2015 432 2 18 #7 IOSgamer1980, Dec 1, 2017 Great game that everyone should play. This is a truly disgusting practice that no serious democracy should tolerate. sweetdiss Well-Known Member Jun 15, 2009 1,743 5 38 #8 sweetdiss, Dec 1, 2017 This game is kind of amazing. The puzzle mechanics are incredibly simple, almost to the point of being mindless (at least as far as I've gotten), but the fact that you have to do it as fast as possible makes it really fun. On top of that, it makes the idea of gerrymandering really clear and simple to understand in a way I've never seen before. The entire time I've been playing I'm like "this is really fun" and "this is really disgusting" at the same time. It's actually quite brilliant how it uses a real-life practice and turns it into a puzzle without needing to abstract it out too much. What you are doing is almost literally what politicians do. Really amazing idea. Execution is great, too, but I wish the drawing/tapping controls were tightened up a bit. More people need to give this game a try. Busalonium Member Nov 17, 2017 8 0 0 Brisbane, Australia #9 Busalonium, Dec 3, 2017 Thank you! I agree, it's insane, I'm hoping the game can help people understand why. Thank you! We're planning to keep updating the game, hopefully drawing controls is something we can address. HelperMonkey Well-Known Member Dec 16, 2009 632 8 18 Iowa #10 HelperMonkey, Dec 6, 2017 This deserves wide attention. Clever political satire and legitimate educational illustration of a seemingly vague concept, all wrapped in a simple, accessible, but enjoyably challenging little puzzle game. Kudos. Tell your friends! Busalonium Member Nov 17, 2017 8 0 0 Brisbane, Australia #11 Busalonium, Dec 7, 2017 Thankyou! We've also just done our Android release for anybody who's interested! HelperMonkey Well-Known Member Dec 16, 2009 632 8 18 Iowa #12 HelperMonkey, Dec 7, 2017 Last edited: Dec 8, 2017 Is there any monetization here? I’ve seen no ads. Can I send you a dollar or two? sweetdiss Well-Known Member Jun 15, 2009 1,743 5 38 #13 sweetdiss, Dec 7, 2017 I haven't seen anything other than the opt-in video ad to double your money after every round. HelperMonkey Well-Known Member Dec 16, 2009 632 8 18 Iowa #14 HelperMonkey, Dec 8, 2017 Simple suggestion: The level title cards with the town name and level goals have some fun writing, but you only see them if you access the level from the menu. If they would pop up when you clicked next map people wouldnt miss out. (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
It's a nicely done game with a mechanic I didn't encounter before. The interface is quick and clean. Also you don't hear me complaining since it's free, the only thing that breaks the flow of the game is that the maps are numbered, even though they are randomly generated but that you don't earn enough per map to unlock the new one, as from level 15 or so, thus making it a little grindy. Again, it is not that bad since you get a new map, but it irks a little that you win a map with 3 medals and can't advance but have to redo the same level until you get enough money. Would pay a euro however for another 50 map-pack with some new obstacle-types.
An update that slightly tweaks the level progression is on its way, hopefully it will feel a bit less grindy while still encouraging ad watching. We're also planning an update for January and a map pack is certainly something we're considering, no promises though. Thanks for playing!
We've just done an update that makes a number of small tweaks. -Some small graphics improvements, most noticeable on the beach levels. -Some UI upgrades. -And a re-balance to the progression to encourage replaying old levels more and make early levels less grindy.
Great game that everyone should play. This is a truly disgusting practice that no serious democracy should tolerate.
This game is kind of amazing. The puzzle mechanics are incredibly simple, almost to the point of being mindless (at least as far as I've gotten), but the fact that you have to do it as fast as possible makes it really fun. On top of that, it makes the idea of gerrymandering really clear and simple to understand in a way I've never seen before. The entire time I've been playing I'm like "this is really fun" and "this is really disgusting" at the same time. It's actually quite brilliant how it uses a real-life practice and turns it into a puzzle without needing to abstract it out too much. What you are doing is almost literally what politicians do. Really amazing idea. Execution is great, too, but I wish the drawing/tapping controls were tightened up a bit. More people need to give this game a try.
Thank you! I agree, it's insane, I'm hoping the game can help people understand why. Thank you! We're planning to keep updating the game, hopefully drawing controls is something we can address.
This deserves wide attention. Clever political satire and legitimate educational illustration of a seemingly vague concept, all wrapped in a simple, accessible, but enjoyably challenging little puzzle game. Kudos. Tell your friends!
Simple suggestion: The level title cards with the town name and level goals have some fun writing, but you only see them if you access the level from the menu. If they would pop up when you clicked next map people wouldnt miss out.
