Argument Wars Game Mechanics

The video introduces iCivics' courtroom game, Argument Wars, where players test their legal skills by arguing landmark U.S. Supreme Court cases. Players choose a side, use support and action cards strategically, and aim to win points from justices. The game teaches strategic thinking and legal argumentation.

What is the primary objective of the Argument Wars game?

• To write a new Supreme Court case

• To memorize Supreme Court case names

• To argue a side in a Supreme Court case

• To learn about the history of the Supreme Court

In Argument Wars, what is the role of support cards?

• They are used to end the game

• They are used to distract the opponent

• They determine the number of cases you can choose

• They form the core of your argument

What strategic element do action cards add to the game?

• They allow you to skip turns

• They add a strategic element to your argument

• They let you choose a new case

• They increase the number of support cards

How can players gain extra points from the justices?

• By ending the game quickly

• By using all their action cards

• By explaining their supports

• By choosing the correct case

What should players watch out for from their opponents?

• Ending the game early

• Sloppy lawyering

• Choosing the wrong case

• Using too many support cards