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The Arcade
NC Politics,
but you can play it.
(You still can't win.)
democracy isn't a spectator sport
R+25
-- District 31 --
Earn Your Seat
You are a state senator in a gerrymandered district.
Try to represent your voters.
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$72K NATIONAL AVG
🧊
PAY FREEZE
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VOUCHER
-- Endless Runner --
NC Teacher Run
Dodge pay freezes, voucher bills, and class sizes.
The finish line never gets closer.
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$45
$150
$400
$180
$200
$347
-- Space Dodger --
Bills Bills Bills
Dodge rent, groceries, and medical bills.
The paycheck can't save you.
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DRAW THE LINES
-- Puzzle --
Rig the Map
Draw district lines. Stack the deck. See how politicians pick their voters.
It's easier than you think.
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H
SAME HEART ATTACK
-- Top-Down Racer --
Code Blue
Same heart attack. Different zip code. Race to the hospital and find out who lives and who doesn't.
It depends on where you live.
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00:30
SHORT SESSION 2026
-- Whac-A-Mole --
Catch the Lame Duck
They lost the election. They're still voting through the short session. Tap the hats to remind them who they work for.
You've got 30 seconds.
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VOTES
50.7%
SEATS
17/50
THE GAP
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-- Daily Puzzle --
Seat Check
See the share of votes a party won. Guess how many seats the map gave back. A new legislature every day.
The gap is the game.
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