Court Quest

Court Quest is a civics learning game developed with iCivics that introduces students to the structure and function of the U.S. judicial system. Players guide passengers with legal cases through state and federal courts, determining the appropriate venue based on specific case details.

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Platform:
web
mobile
Subject:
civics
Genre:
strategy
Art:
2d
Release:
2014
Age:
adolescents

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

Court Quest is a civics learning game developed with iCivics that introduces students to the structure and function of the U.S. judicial system. Players guide passengers with legal cases through state and federal courts, determining which court is appropriate based on the details of each case. This simulation requires players to analyze legal scenarios to understand the jurisdictional boundaries and procedural paths within the American court hierarchy.

Learning focus

Judicial Jurisdiction, State vs. Federal Courts, Legal Case Analysis, Court Hierarchy

GAME FEATURES

Navigate the court system

Transport passengers to the correct court by analyzing their legal situations.

Distinguish state and federal courts

Compare the roles and jurisdictions of different court systems.

Review case details

Learn about individual legal issues before selecting a court destination.

Access language and support tools

Use an in-game glossary and Spanish-language option to support understanding.

Core Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify differences between state and federal courts
  • Analyze legal cases to determine appropriate jurisdiction
  • Explain how court structures affect case handling
  • Use legal terminology accurately within context
Why This Project Matters

Understanding how courts are structured and how cases move through the judicial system is central to civic literacy. Court Quest helps learners build this understanding by requiring them to match legal issues to the appropriate courts through applied decision making.

Measured Impact Across Contexts

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Awards & Recognition

"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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