POLITICAL SIMULATION GAMES
Free, browser-based political simulation games built on real parliamentary systems. Both games are turn-based, run in the browser and use fictional or simulated parties — no real politicians are involved.
What is a political simulation game?
A political simulation game puts you inside a working political system. You choose a party, win seats under a real electoral system, and then try to pass legislation and budgets while keeping enough support to stay in power. The rules for vote counting, seat allocation and confidence votes are fixed in the game code.
Our political simulation games
Green Benches
A simulated British House of Commons. Represent a constituency, draft legislation, face Prime Minister's Questions and follow the House's Standing Orders.
Model Riksdagen — Swedish Parliament
A Swedish parliamentary simulation with real committee work, coalition math and budget negotiation — played in Swedish and English.
How to get started in 15 minutes
1. Pick the parliament that suits you
Prefer first-past-the-post, a single decisive chamber and Prime Minister's Questions? Start with Green Benches. Prefer eight parties, proportional seats and coalition maths? Start with Model Riksdagen.
2. Read the in-game introduction
Both games explain each system as you meet it. Green Benches has guided setup; Model Riksdagen has a How to play page inside the game.
3. Play a few turns before planning ahead
Learn how popularity, party unity and the budget react to your decisions before attempting a full term.
4. Save and come back
Both games are turn-based, so you can stop between turns and continue later.
Green Benches or Model Riksdagen?
Both are parliaments, but they play very differently. This is the short version:
| Aspect | Green Benches | Model Riksdagen |
|---|---|---|
| Electoral system | First past the post, constituency by constituency | Proportional representation with a 4% threshold |
| Typical government | Single-party majority, occasional coalition | Multi-party coalition, near always |
| Where the drama is | The chamber — debates, PMQs, divisions | The committees — amendments, deals, budget math |
| Language | English | Swedish and English |
| Best for | Debaters who like confrontation | Negotiators who like arithmetic |
Why play here
- Free to play in any modern browser — no download or install
- Turn-based: play at your own pace
- Real electoral systems: first past the post and proportional representation with a 4% threshold
- Green Benches has online rooms for 2–4 players
- Model Riksdagen is playable in English and Swedish
Common questions
What is the difference between a political simulation game and a strategy game?
Both involve planning, but a political simulation focuses on institutions — elections, parliament, coalitions and budgets — rather than armies or economies alone.
How much time does it take?
As much as you like. Both games are turn-based and can be played a few turns at a time.
Can I play with other people?
Green Benches has online rooms for 2–4 players. Check the Model Riksdagen game page for its current modes.
Do these simulations model real political parties?
They model real institutions and electoral systems. Green Benches uses fictional parties; Model Riksdagen simulates the Swedish party landscape for gameplay purposes. Nothing in the games represents the views of a real politician.