2. Game Up  Mr. Staten is a huge video game player  Yes, I do have Origin and Steam  Some of my favorite games are Mass Effect (don’t talk to me about the ending of the third one), Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, and The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age

3. Rise of an Empire  Drawing influences from the board game Monopoly, Mass Effect, and Civilization V, this year, American Civics is turning itself into a video game  Just like a role-playing game (RPG), you will have the opportunity to assume the role of a character and play the class and its lessons to victory

4. Money, Money, Money, Money…Monaaaaay  You will have the opportunity to earn a salary (income) through classroom jobs, completing homework, and bonuses  Money is spent in four ways:  1. Monthly rent  2. Purchasing level power-ups  3. Buying prizes  4. Paying fines

5. Income and Salaries  Salaries are earned by performing your classroom job and completing homework regularly  Bonuses are also paid (at will) for exceptional service  Each student will have an online checking account to store their funds and money  Mr. Staten maintains the central bank for paying salaries and bonuses

6. Paying Rent  Every desk has the name of a city we will be studying over the course of the year  That seat is yours and you will be given the lease to the city and you will pay a monthly rent  Rent is due on the first Friday of the month  Failure to pay rent could mean a loss of privileges, power-ups, or ranking!

7. The Corporation  If you choose to, you can purchase the title to your desk and own it…and no longer have to pay rent to the bank!  You can even purchase the title to other desks and have rent paid to you to increase your income!

8. Prizes and Rewards  Students who pay their rent on time will also be able to spend money on prizes…  At monthly auctions  Or save your money for the big prizes at the end of the year!

9. Levels and Power-ups  You can also purchase ranks along the various assignment tracks  Assignments will sometimes have a focus where you can become an expert on a particular historical subject that may interest you:  Military, Political, Scientific, Diplomatic, and Economic tracks

10. Fines  Fines involve a loss of money from your salary or account for violations of class rules.  Sample Fines:  Dishonesty - $1000.00 per count  Rudeness/incivility - $500  Unprofessionalism/messy area - $500  Tardiness (without pass) - $350

11. Remember…  This game is a work in progress and will need your help to make it work  Let’s have some fun while we’re at it!

12. Let’s Rock