The Game

MOOT City is a simulation board game where players step into roles of the key forces that shape a city: citizens, developers, and financial institutions. Together they must negotiate, collaborate, and sometimes clash as they make choices that determine the city’s future.

How It Works:

  • Play: Players take on different roles, each with their own goals and constraints.

  • Debate: As the city evolves, players negotiate trade-offs around housing, equity, resources, and growth.

  • Decide: Every decision influences how the city develops - revealing the complexity of real-world policymaking.

Why It Matters:

Moot City transforms civic learning into a lived experience. Players don’t just talk about policy - they feel the tension of choices, the weight of compromise, and the power of imagination. It makes abstract issues tangible, sparking critical thinking and dialogue