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The Political Machine 2020

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Win the hearts and minds of America’s voters and take the 2020 presidential election by storm in this exciting political strategy game. Candidates include current Democratic front-runners like Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg, as well as Internet favorites such as Andrew Yang and Tulsi Gabbard. Republican candidates include Donald Trump, George W. Bush and Mitt Romney.
Don’t like any of the current candidates? No problem, just create your own! Or, if you believe everything is going to hell in a handbasket, play as the Giant Meteor and adopt some truly wild ideologies (ban all video games - they’ll rot your brain!).
The Political Machine 2020 features brand new unique ideology trees for candidates, which allows them to play very differently from each other. Throughout the game, you’ll visit Town Halls to gain ideology points that you will be able to spend to own certain issues. For instance, Bernie Sanders has ‘Medicare for All’ as an issue he can own, while Donald Trump can use points to purchase the ‘Build the Wall’ issue.
Each issue is modded on a per-state basis with their voter support based on data in order to allow for an accurate simulation of how those issues will play out in different states. 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.
The Political Machine 2020 is a complete rewrite of the original versions of the game with vastly improved graphics and a more sophisticated simulation that combines polling data, voter enthusiasm, and the most recent US census results to deliver a game that is both fun to play for casual players, and realistic enough for political wonks.
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 FeaturesSpread 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.
Check your Standings - With poll tracking and leaderboards, you can see how well people are playing as their candidates or what issues they are supporting over time.

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Developer
Stardock Entertainment
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Hitcents.com
Publisher
Stardock Entertainment, Hitcents.com
Age rating
13+ Teen
Website
https://www.politicalmachine.com/

System requirements for iOS

iPhone 6s, iPhone X S Max, iPhone 5s, iPad Pro Second Gen, iPhone 1 1, iPad Air 2, iPad 7 6, iPad 7 2, iPhone 8, iPhone SE, iPad 8 5 6, iPad 8 7 8, iPad Seventh Gen, iPad Pro Fourth Gen Cellular, iPad Air 3, iPad 8 1 2, iPad Mini 3 Cellular, iPad Mini 4 Cellular, iPad 8 3 4, iPad 7 5, iPad Air 2 Cellular, iPad Mini 3, iPad 7 4, iPad Air Cellular, iPad Mini 5 Cellular, iPad Pro 9.7 Cellular, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone X S, iPhone 1 1 Pro Max, iPhone 6, iPad 7 3, iPhone 7, iPhone X, iPad Pro Second Gen Cellular, iPad Pro Fourth Gen, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Seventh Gen Cellular, iPad Pro, iPod Touch Seventh Gen, iPad Air 3 Cellular, iPad Air, iPad Mini Retina, iPad Pro 9.7, iPad Mini Retina Cellular, iPad Mini 5, iPad 6 1 1, iPad Mini 4, iPhone X R, iPad 6 1 2, iPod Touch Sixth Gen, iPhone SE Second Gen, iPhone 1 1 Pro, iPhone 8 Plus, iPad 7 1, iPad Pro Cellular

System requirements for PC

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 8 / 10 64-bit
  • Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core Processor
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 / Radeon HD 3600 or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Unsupported video chipsets: Intel HD Graphics 3000, Intel GMA X3100, Intel GMA 950
Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: 3 GHz Intel Core i5 or Equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 / Radeon HD 3600 or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Unsupported video chipsets: Intel HD Graphics 3000, Intel GMA X3100, Intel GMA 950

System requirements for macOS

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: MacOS Catalina or better
  • Processor: 1.4 GHz Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT / ATI Radeon HD 3870 / Intel HD Graphics 4600
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: MacOS Catalina or better
  • Processor: 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel Iris Graphics or Better
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
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Last Modified: Nov 18, 2020

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