***Expected back in stock by the end of November 2026***
So you want to be an American? You'll have to navigate the U.S. immigration system first, with all of its twists, turns, and obstacles. Each player's path through the game is their own; there is no competition between players to get to the end. Everyone has the same goal: to become a U.S. citizen. Learn what it takes to get there, and decide for yourself: Does this system work?
This game is specifically recommended for those with birthright or inherited U.S. citizenship. The game has been vetted by people who have experienced the U.S. immigration system firsthand within the last 30 years. It is a primer on how the legal immigration system works, and promotes empathy for the ways in which different identity factors can affect how challenging and how long of a process you have to go through to become a citizen. "So You Want to Be an American" is for 1-5 players, and is ideal for families, classrooms, or educational programs seeking to inspire civic engagement.
There is a free downloadable facilitation guide for educators, and there is a companion curriculum and additional resources available as part of our school and district packages. You can also buy the 2025 identity card expansion pack here.
If you are interested in purchasing a large number of games (>3), please reach out through our contact form to discuss bulk options.
Relevant C3 Standards
Content warning: This game focuses on the topic of immigration. There will be references to topics like immigration status, detention, deportation, ICE, family separation, asylum and refugees, war, violence, natural disasters, persecution based on identity and political beliefs, medical challenges, and other scenarios that people might experience during their immigration process.
***Expected back in stock by the end of November 2026***
So you want to be an American? You'll have to navigate the U.S. immigration system first, with all of its twists, turns, and obstacles. Each player's path through the game is their own; there is no competition between players to get to the end. Everyone has the same goal: to become a U.S. citizen. Learn what it takes to get there, and decide for yourself: Does this system work?
This game is specifically recommended for those with birthright or inherited U.S. citizenship. The game has been vetted by people who have experienced the U.S. immigration system firsthand within the last 30 years. It is a primer on how the legal immigration system works, and promotes empathy for the ways in which different identity factors can affect how challenging and how long of a process you have to go through to become a citizen. "So You Want to Be an American" is for 1-5 players, and is ideal for families, classrooms, or educational programs seeking to inspire civic engagement.
There is a free downloadable facilitation guide for educators, and there is a companion curriculum and additional resources available as part of our school and district packages. You can also buy the 2025 identity card expansion pack here.
If you are interested in purchasing a large number of games (>3), please reach out through our contact form to discuss bulk options.
Relevant C3 Standards
Content warning: This game focuses on the topic of immigration. There will be references to topics like immigration status, detention, deportation, ICE, family separation, asylum and refugees, war, violence, natural disasters, persecution based on identity and political beliefs, medical challenges, and other scenarios that people might experience during their immigration process.
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