Democratia - the Isle of Five

«Democratia - the Isle of Five» is a strategy game for up to five players. Lead your clan and secure the most resources on this Swiss shaped island!

This democratic island, which has some astonishing similarities with Switzerland, is home to five clans who together look after the well-being of the island. Each player takes on the role of a clan leader and, together with his clan members, looks after one of the island's resources. The game can be played with up to five players, each on their own smartphone or tablet (in the same Wi-Fi). You control the islanders and decide by voting how the island should develop. Again and again events break over the island, which can have disastrous to very pleasant effects on the clans. But what is the goal of each player? Every tribe has a different utopia and wants to realize it. Will the island become a global trading platform? Or an ecological natural paradise? Will the players work together and let the island flourish, or will political intrigues and conflicts of interest in the fight for victory mean its demise?

The colourful presentation and ironic humour lets you experience the direct democracy system of Switzerland in an entertaining new way. Each playthrough uses different votes and events at random which makes the game surprising each time you play. Play together with your friends and family and debate the political decisions you made in the game. You will learn more about Swiss politics and how certain political strategies could affect your country. Get inspired and envision the political future of Switzerland!

«Democratia - the Isle of Five» was commissioned and made in cooperation with Avenir Suisse – a think tank for political and social issues – for its 20th anniversary.