Counties Work

Name: Counties Work
Rating: 4.1 (23 reviews)
Author: iCivics, Inc.

Education

Free · Designed for iPad

23 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Education
Developer

iCivics, Inc.
Language

EN
English
Size

255.9
MB

iPad

Try running your own county! Want to try your hand at running your own county government? In Counties Work, you can! Stay on top of resident requests as you develop the local community, make important budgeting decisions and solve crises that pop up along the way. This upgraded version of Counties Work includes the following: - A Texas edition: Play deep in the heart of Texas with custom art, content and more! - Voiceover and glossary - New department guide tool - Updated financial management interactions For English Language Learners: This game offers a support tool, Spanish translation, voiceover and glossary Teachers: Visit our Teach Hub to check out our classroom resources for Counties Work and Counties Work: Texas. Learning Objectives: - Simulate the role of county government, including organization, responsibilities, and services - Identify appropriate resources and departments of county government to solve problems - Consider how a budget and major sources of local revenue affect both services and citizens Game Features: - Create your county, parish, or borough government with more customizable options - Review and address resident needs and requests by escorting them to the correct county department - Address community crises through strategic action - Manage the annual budget through property and sales tax adjustments and spending choices - Grow the community through expansion opportunities

Ratings & Reviews

4.1

out of 5

23 Ratings

It would be better if I can save the game.
09/24/2018

Barclaypl12#34
Every time I re-enter the game I have to start from the beginning of the year.
It would be better if I can save the game.
09/24/2018

Barclaypl12#34

Every time I re-enter the game I have to start from the beginning of the year.
Great Civics Game!
07/12/2021

the god og gaming
I love this game, in my school, we have to do a Civics summer assignment and they let us use iCivics. If you restart the year, it’s because u have to read and it says that every time u leave it will start off at the beginning of the year you left off of. This game is awesome, no concerns from me.
Great Civics Game!
07/12/2021

the god og gaming

I love this game, in my school, we have to do a Civics summer assignment and they let us use iCivics. If you restart the year, it’s because u have to read and it says that every time u leave it will start off at the beginning of the year you left off of. This game is awesome, no concerns from me.
Very fun and Educational!
07/09/2017

moviemakerOAD
Great game!
Very fun and Educational!
07/09/2017

moviemakerOAD

Great game!

Bug fixes

Version 1.2.2

12/10/2020

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