Argument Wars

Argument Wars is a civics learning game developed with iCivics that puts learners in the role of an attorney arguing real Supreme Court cases. Using card-based mechanics, players face off against rival lawyers in landmark decisions to build persuasive skills and learn constitutional law.

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Platform:
mobile
web
Subject:
civics
Genre:
strategy
Art:
2d
Release:
2011
Age:
adolescents

Nationally-recognized game-based learning platform & games for teaching civics

Argument Wars is a civics learning game developed with iCivics that puts learners in the role of an attorney arguing real Supreme Court cases. Using card-based mechanics, players face off against rival lawyers in landmark decisions. This experience focuses on building persuasive skills while teaching core concepts in constitutional law through legal debate.

Learning focus

Constitutional Law, Persuasive Argumentation, Legal Evidence, Judicial Debate

GAME FEATURES

Argue Supreme Court cases

Take the side of a lawyer in real constitutional disputes inspired by historic decisions.

Use card-based argument mechanic

Deploy legal claims, evidence, and rebuttals through a structured card system.

Face off against opposing counsel

Engage in back-and-forth debate against rival lawyers in court-like scenarios.

Access platform and language support

Play with Spanish language options, an in-game glossary, and support for iOS/Android tablets.

Core Learning Outcomes:

  • Analyze constitutional arguments presented in real Supreme Court cases
  • Use evidence and reasoning to support legal claims
  • Distinguish between effective and ineffective arguments
  • Understand how judicial decisions are shaped through adversarial debate
Why This Project Matters

Legal reasoning and civic argumentation are core skills for democratic participation. Argument Wars gives learners hands-on practice engaging with landmark cases, helping them understand how constitutional interpretation is shaped through structured debate and evidence-based reasoning.

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"Filament's attention to mission and commitment to creating top-shelf learning experiences has resulted in an extremely productiv e partnership. They understand the complexity of serving educators while meeting our organizational goals."

Carrie Ray-Hill
Director of Digital Learning, iCivics

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