A small American town at golden hour, with a campaign podium and a loyal dog overlooking the community

RunGovr

A Civic Roguelike Deckbuilder

Campaign through branching paths. Play your hand to win the election. Then govern what you won — every card you played was a promise, and your constituents are watching. When re-election comes, you're campaigning and governing at the same time.

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How It Plays

Campaign. Win. Govern.
Keep Your Promises.

Every run is a full political term. Campaign through branching paths, win your election with the right card combos, then govern the district you fought for. The promises you made to win? Now you have to deliver.

I Policy cards fanned out on a campaign table with coffee and buttons

Play Your Hand

Policy, outreach, and modifier cards combine for powerful combos. Match district needs. Hit thresholds. Every card played is a promise made.

II A branching campaign trail map pinned to a cork board with red string

Choose Your Path

A branching campaign trail with Town Halls, Fundraisers, Crises, and Rest Stops. You can't visit every node. Every fork is a real decision.

III A polished governance desk with documents, a gavel, and a sleeping dog

Govern What You Won

Constituent requests. Budget crises. Broken promises. Your approval rating rises and falls with every decision. Then it's re-election time.

"The bus is always late. But at least now there IS a bus."

— Every commuter, on the Transit Expansion card

Non-Partisan by Design

Five Value Axes. No Right Answer.

Every card play nudges your character along five axes. No position is correct. Every stance attracts some voters and repels others. Build your identity through the choices you make — not a menu.

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Community
Individual autonomy
↔ Collective good
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Order
Flexibility & change
↔ Stability & tradition
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Openness
Local focus
↔ Global outlook
📊
Equity
Merit & competition
↔ Access & redistribution
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Stewardship
Growth & development
↔ Conservation

Campaign Companions

Your Loyal Running Mate

Choose a companion at the start of your career. They react to your wins, wince at your losses, and occasionally find things you weren't looking for.

Chester the dog, happy and panting Chester the dog, nervous and uncertain

Chester

Deputy Campaign Manager

Wags tail on good plays. Whimpers before gaffes. Once fell asleep on camera. Polls moved more than any speech.

Whiskers the cat, content and approving Whiskers the cat, pushing a pen off a desk

Whiskers

Senior Policy Advisor

Judges your decisions with visible contempt. Knocks things off your desk. Fell asleep on the constitution. Voters called it "relatable."

"Knocked on 200 doors. 12 people were home. 3 were interested. 1 offered me soup. Victory."

— Grassroots Canvassing card

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