Brief the Chief v1.0.1

iCivics

About this app

Developer Description

Advise the president through major moments in US history.

Should LBJ run for a second term? How might President Lincoln respond to the situation at Ft. Sumter? What can President Jefferson do about the Port of New Orleans?

Take on the job of advising the president through historical challenges by talking to people in and around the White House. Consult with confidants within the White House and use evidence-based reasoning to provide the president with counsel.

Game Features:
-Select from three presidencies: Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Lyndon B. Johnson
-Choose from 6 historical challenges
-Interview stakeholders and collect notes
-Make an informed position and present it for consideration
-Discover the historical outcomes of each challenge

For English Language Learners: This game offers a support tool, Spanish translation, voiceover, and glossary.

Learning Objectives:
-Explain the structure, functions, and processes of the executive branch of government.
-Compare and contrast historical, cultural, economic, and political perspectives
-Question and use inquiry to construct arguments using evidence from multiple sources

Made in partnership with The White House Historical Association

What's New

Bug fixes.

Version Information

Version: 1.0.1
Downloads: 10K+
Updated on: Dec 6, 2025
Released: Apr 24, 2024
Requires: Android 5.1

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★★★★★

Noah Kawalski

very educational & politically knowledgeable. I found this game to be very insightful and very fun I enjoy politics alot and this game was right up my ally, to anyone playing there are only 3 presidents to choose from, being ( LBJ ) (ABE LINCOLN) & (THOMAS JEFFERSON ) I think they are very good choices, but I hope more are to come I want to play it again.

★★★★

Rifumo Will Khoza

As a South African I was always fascinated about American politics I get that this is a children app but the app is really good for politic play. I would like you to add more presidents and scenarios in the gameplay to help it more interesting , like Richard Nixon after watergate or fdr through the world war ,jfk and bay of pigs or Reagan and the Iran Contra affair.

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