This Tuesday, November 3, is Election Day. All 435 House seats are on the ballot, about a third of the Senate, many governors, and a long list of state and local offices.

Most of us were never really taught how government is organized, so a lot of those ballot lines can feel like guesswork. Sheriff, sure, that’s an easy one, but County Assessor? Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor?

So I built a set of simple games that help you understand it easily.

The first is Build the Government.

It shows how the federal government fits together, from the Constitution on down. You come away understanding how each branch keeps the others in check. That makes it easier to see what power any office on your ballot actually holds.

Next is From Idea to Law.

It follows a bill through Congress, from committee to the President’s desk, including a veto and an override. You learn why both the House and Senate matter, and why committees hold so much power. So when a candidate makes a promise, you can judge whether the office can actually deliver it.

And finally, Who’s in Charge?

It shows how responsibility is split between federal, state, and local government. So the unfamiliar lines on your ballot become jobs you understand, and you’re less likely to skip a race.

The games are quick and fun, and designed to help the information stick fast!

These games won’t tell you who to vote for, and they don’t cover registration, ID rules, polling places, or ballot measures. For those, head to vote.gov or your state or county election office.

But if you want to walk into the booth knowing what every line on the ballot actually is, give them a try.

Qu Games

There are also other games there that help you learn the countries of the world, their flags, times tables, and the structure of your brain, with more to come.

You’ll also find lots of other information about Qu there too.