Run for President in the latest edition of Stardock’s popular political strategy game series, The Political Machine 2024. Choose from a roster of existing candidates including Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Dean Phillips and Nikki Haley or create your own using the game’s candidate creation workshop.
A Powerful Simulator
Below the game exterior is a powerful political simulator that’s been featured on MSNBC, CNBC, and FOX News in past elections to accurately predict past Presidential elections including the 2004 focus on Ohio and the 2016 election of Donald Trump.
Each state has been meticulously researched for the latest local and national political issues and factored in with the latest demographic data to ensure that players who know the real-world political landscape will find a game the rewards their knowledge and skill.
Competing Ideology
The game takes a nuanced approach to both Democrats and Republicans with each candidate subscribing to their own ideology that helps differentiate a Democrat such as Bernie Sanders from a Democrat such as Kamala Harris as well as Republican differences between Vivek Ramaswamy and Mike Pence.
Political Action Cards
New in the 2024 edition of the game is a new concept called Political Action Cards (PACs). Determined by your Ideology, these are politically themed actions players can take to help their own campaign or disrupt their opponent. Use a well-timed Fact Check card to throw off a rival’s political message or uncover a long-hidden scandal your opponent has tried to hide. Politics is a contact sport.
Primaries
Also new in the 2024 edition are primary competitions. Compete against 3 other candidates in your own political party to win the party’s nomination starting from before the Iowa Caucus and ending with the convention.