Propose
Draw policy cards and pitch the ones you think will win votes
Persuade
Debate, deal-make, and read the room
Win the vote
Score points when your peers back your policies
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Why Democrasee exists (the mission)
Most Kiwis cast their first vote knowing barely anything about how MMP works, what coalitions are, or why some policies pass and others don't. School doesn't always cover it. Parents don't always explain it. And by the time it matters, it's election day.
Democrasee changes that. It's a board game first. Fun, fast, and competitive. But along the way it teaches the mechanics of New Zealand politics without ever feeling like homework.
Built for family game nights, classrooms, and flat parties alike.
Watch Democrasee in action
Democrasee
How it works
The main objective of Democrasee is to build enough public support to pass your policies, and secure enough seats in Parliament to form government. Players campaign across New Zealand, navigate political events, negotiate with other parties, and use strategy to gain influence while responding to the ever-changing political landscape.
Choose your political party animal and take your place in Parliament.
Campaign across electorates to gain supporters and secure seats.
Roll the dice and move around the board collecting influence, and opportunities.
Choose from drawing Power Cards that can shift public opinion, create alliances, or disrupt opponents, Or choose to run the electorate seat by utulising your Policy back by your Mana Tokens.
Negotiate and form coalitions with other players to strengthen your path to government.
Debate, pass policies, and respond to major political moments throughout the game.
Build the strongest government and lead New Zealand to victory!
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Meet the team
Chris Pongi - Founder
Founder of Taumafana Limited, a company focused on designing strategic, game-based learning experiences that make complex systems more engaging, accessible, and easier to understand.
Emma Kim - Co-Founder
Emma is an educator and connector passionate about creating learning experiences that feel real, relevant, and memorable for young people. With over 20 years in education, she brings together schools, industry, creativity, and community to help students build confidence, think critically, and engage with the world around them.
Aksara Singh - Designer
Aksara comes from a background in graphic design and recently transitioned into teaching, driven by a passion for using visual communication as a tool for social change. Her goal is to help students recognise the value in their own ideas and creativity. This game became an opportunity to combine her design background with her commitment to education and equity.
Help us bring this to life
We've worked hard to get here, and now it's over to you. Visit our PledgeMe campaign and help us take Democrasee from idea to reality.
