Gerryminder: A Redistricting
Simulation
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The object is to maximize the number of seats your party (color) wins. The votes are static, but which party gets the available seats is for you to decide as map maker.
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The simulation starts on level one. To begin, select a district by clicking the district number in the “District Selection and Status” window on the right. The selected district will turn yellow. To unassign a part of the map, select “Unassigned” and you can remove district assignment to one or more cells.
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After choosing a district to start assigning cells to, select “Single mode” or “Box mode” on the left hand column. In “single mode,” simply single-click individual cells to assign a cell to the district you have selected on the right hand side. In “Box mode,” you can select a rectangle of cells all at once by single-clicking twice: once in each of the opposite corners of the rectangle you would like to allocate to the selected district.
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Cities (included in level 3 and up) are much more populous than the rural areas. Pay attention to the density legend at the bottom left corner to help estimate various population densities. Cities are denser, so districts that encompass cities will comprise fewer cells.
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It is recommended that you open the simulation in a new window (right click link below) so you can refer this page without having to click "Back." Clicking "Back" will erase your progress.