Political Games Inc.
Every four years, when a presidential candidate’s campaign falters or, worse, an attack ad by his opponent turns the tide, people across the country pump their fists and scream at their televisions.
Now campaign managers can test their strategies. Two Seventyis a game in which players take on the role of their preferred candidate in a mock presidential election, aiming to win by garnering 270 electoral votes.
“TwoSeventy brings the intensity of a real presidential election campaign to your screen, with over 270 candidates and thousands of unique matchups to choose from, allowing you to pose as your favorite political candidate,” said Alexander Deutsch, Marketing and Operations Manager at TwoSeventy.
The game is available on iOS and Android devices and Steam, and offers solo play, in-person pass-and-play, online competitive play, and free monthly in-app tournaments.
“This game is both fun and educational about election systems and strategy. More people should stop playing the shootout game and learn about election strategies to reach the magic number of 270 electoral votes,” said Mark Penn, political pollster and founder of TwoSeventy.
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Players can choose from over 270 candidates, with new ones added every week. Each candidate starts with unique bonus and penalty traits, and all candidates can become Vice President, creating even more matchups.
Each game starts with two to five candidates, each of whom receives $250,000 per turn to spend on winning control of a group of countries or states, or to gain the support of special interests. Players can also use campaign funds to thwart their opponents or counter their strategies.
Controlling a nation group gives the candidate additional funds at the start of each turn that can be spent anywhere on the map. Controlling a state group, or a specific collection of states, gives the candidate additional funds, but those funds can only be spent within that group.
The game continues until each state wins its election, and then a vote is held to see who can secure the 270 electoral votes.
In addition to running new and unique matches, TwoSeventy also allows players to play against avatars and re-enact old elections.
“TwoSeventy offers a new political strategy that combines the ease of a classic board game with the depth of a complex simulator,” said Tyler DeMoura, a veteran TwoSeventy player. “Whether you’re playing solo or taking part in intense multiplayer showdowns, it’s thrilling to see an iconic figure like Hillary Clinton go up against a wild card like the Vermin Supreme, making every match an unpredictable and exciting challenge.”
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Political Games Inc.
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