The Political Machine 2020 in IOS

Control the election

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

75/100

The Political Machine 2020 is a surprisingly deep simulation that manages to turn the complex world of American politics into an addictive strategy game. You pick a candidate (or create your own) and hit the campaign trail, trying to win enough electoral votes to become President. The game uses real-world census data and polling to simulate voter concerns, which makes your choices about where to spend campaign funds and which issues to champion feel meaningful.

While the mobile version is a bit scaled back compared to the PC original—missing some multiplayer features and AI vs AI modes—it's still a fantastic time-waster. The 'Ideology Tree' allows for a lot of replayability, as you can try to win as a moderate or go full radical on either side. It’s a smart, satirical, and engaging look at the electoral process.

Dinsun reviewed on: Sun May 19 2024

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.0.3Mon Jul 27 2020

We've added two more Presidential Candidates!


Choose your favorite candidate from either Democratic standouts such as Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, and Elizabeth Warren, or Republican favorites including Donald Trump, George W. Bush, and Mike Pence. Don’t like any of the current candidates? No problem, just create your own and adopt some truly wild ideologies (ban all video games - they’ll rot your brain)!

The Political Machine 2020 features unique ideology trees for candidates, allowing for unique experiences each and every playthrough! Earn ideology points from Town Halls and use them to own certain issues. Play as Bernie Sanders and take ownership of the ‘Medicare for All’ issue, or play as Donald Trump to own ‘Build the Wall’. It’s important to win 270 votes in the electoral college, so you’ll need to pay attention to what issues voters care about in the swing states. What plays well in Texas or California might hurt you in Ohio or Florida!

Do you think you have what it takes? Take to the campaign trail and show the nation why you should be the next President of the United States of America!

CORE FEATURES

● Spread your Ideology - Participate in Town Hall events to earn ideology points and solidify your position on hot issues with your voters.

● Generate Enthusiasm - Use your power and money to purchase ads to discredit your opponent and influence voters. The greater enthusiasm your base has for an issue, the more effective your ad campaigns will be.

● Participate in Interviews - Accept invitations to various talk shows across the country in order to share your opinion on issues important to the American people.

● Choose your Candidate - Play as one of several candidates, each with their own custom stats like stamina, intelligence, charisma, media bias, and more.

● Manage your Campaign Budget - Purchase advertisements, travel across the country to campaign, and hire operatives to enhance your PR or cripple your opponent. Be wary - if you overspend and need extra cash, it might come from somewhere that will shake voters’ confidence in you!

● Create a Candidate - Customize your own front runner and race for the White House.

● Practice your Politics - A sophisticated underlying simulation model uses census data and real issues to test your political savvy.

● Be Ready for Anything - Torrid affairs, natural disasters, email scandals, and other “breaking news” events can pop up and change the direction of the campaign for better or worse.


Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Choose your favorite candidate from either Democratic standouts such as Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, and Elizabeth Warren, or Republican favorites including Donald Trump, George W. Bush, and Mike Pence. Don’t like any of the current candidates? No problem, just create your own and adopt some truly wild ideologies (ban all video games - they’ll rot your brain)!

The Political Machine 2020 features unique ideology trees for candidates, allowing for unique experiences each and every playthrough! Earn ideology points from Town Halls and use them to own certain issues. Play as Bernie Sanders and take ownership of the ‘Medicare for All’ issue, or play as Donald Trump to own ‘Build the Wall’. It’s important to win 270 votes in the electoral college, so you’ll need to pay attention to what issues voters care about in the swing states. What plays well in Texas or California might hurt you in Ohio or Florida!

Do you think you have what it takes? Take to the campaign trail and show the nation why you should be the next President of the United States of America!

CORE FEATURES

● Spread your Ideology - Participate in Town Hall events to earn ideology points and solidify your position on hot issues with your voters.

● Generate Enthusiasm - Use your power and money to purchase ads to discredit your opponent and influence voters. The greater enthusiasm your base has for an issue, the more effective your ad campaigns will be.

● Participate in Interviews - Accept invitations to various talk shows across the country in order to share your opinion on issues important to the American people.

● Choose your Candidate - Play as one of several candidates, each with their own custom stats like stamina, intelligence, charisma, media bias, and more.

● Manage your Campaign Budget - Purchase advertisements, travel across the country to campaign, and hire operatives to enhance your PR or cripple your opponent. Be wary - if you overspend and need extra cash, it might come from somewhere that will shake voters’ confidence in you!

● Create a Candidate - Customize your own front runner and race for the White House.

● Practice your Politics - A sophisticated underlying simulation model uses census data and real issues to test your political savvy.

● Be Ready for Anything - Torrid affairs, natural disasters, email scandals, and other “breaking news” events can pop up and change the direction of the campaign for better or worse.


Ratings & Reviews

3.7 out of 5 with 290 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

The Political Machine 2020 allows you to step into the shoes of real-world candidates or create your own custom politician. This strategy game uses a sophisticated simulation model based on census data to test your political savvy. Navigate the campaign trail by purchasing ads, participating in town halls, and managing your ideology tree to win over voters in swing states. Can you secure the 270 electoral votes needed to reach the White House?

Features

1

Play as real-world political figures

2

Deep simulation based on census data

3

Unique Ideology Tree for every candidate

4

Custom candidate creator

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This version specifically focuses on the 2020 election cycle, featuring candidates and issues relevant to that time.

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