So You Want to Be an American?

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?

If you will be facilitating this game with a group larger than 10, check out the "So You Want to Be an American? (Set of 3)" option.

This game is designed for people 12 and up, and 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 different people have to go through to become citizens. "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. Purchasing the game will also give you access to a downloadable facilitation guide for educators, and there is a companion curriculum available for purchase here: "So You Want to Be an American?" Companion Curriculum — CreatED