Election Lab: A Game That Shifts Perspective & Bridges Divides

Election Lab: A Game That Shifts Perspective & Bridges Divides

America feels more divided than ever. Headlines scream about political battles. Furthermore, social media is a battlefield of its own. Conversations about elections often end in frustration, rather than understanding. Despite all that, can we find common ground? In today’s polarized world, that question feels more urgent than ever. But what if there were a […]

What is Election Lab Online (ELO) – Swing-State Strategy Games?

Election Lab Online: Nonpartisan Swing States Strategy Game

What is Election Lab Online (ELO)? Election Lab Online (ELO) is a web-based Swing States strategy learning games. These games are designed to be an antidote to partisan fever. As nonpartisan games, these games explore key civic issues such as election strategies and the role of the Electoral College in U.S. Presidential Elections. Cross-disciplinary Approach […]

Revolutionizing Civics Education: The Best Game for Learning Elections

Election Lab: Revolutionizing Civic Education Through Interactive Learning

Election lab was born from a passion for education and civic engagement. It was also born from dedication to improve educational experiences for students. Current version of Election Lab is the culmination of years of research, game design, and educational innovation. Election Lab offers two dynamic game formats: Board Games – A hands-on, interactive way […]

Election Lab now has 8 swing states

Election Lab update: Minnesota and Maine are no longer swing states.

Changing the swing-state map from 10 states to 8 does make the race between Red and Blue closer, but the effects it has on campaign strategies is not obvious. Players who tried this new map showed us how their strategies changed.

Learning With Election Lab 2024 At The ED Games Expo

Election Lab At The Ed Games Expo

In competitions and games, you cannot have two winners: one wins and the other one loses. But independent of winning or losing, it is most important that every time we learn. And if we lose, we get up, try again, play again, test different approaches and different strategies, and try to win next time.