Suffragists vs. Room

You are an apprentice lawyer. Your mentor, Edward Davis, has been working hard--day and night-- on his latest project, no real surprise there-- Mr. Davis is known for getting into his work. But lately, Mr. Davis has been showing some strange behaviors-- he has been growing more erratic, more paranoid, more... strange.

One day you come in to work and he is gone. The only thing remaining is a strange video telling you about his latest project and the need for this project to be completed-- the need for you to complete this project.

It is now your job to put together the clues, find the hidden pieces of the Presidential Speech to the Senate, and change the foundation of the United States, giving women the right to vote.

This game was made for the National Archive's celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment-- the right for women to vote. Although the original purpose was to present the game at the National Archives, the game can still be played in other settings. Players are presented with various puzzles and educational materials that allow for a fun, interactive, learning experience for groups of 6 players, ages 13+.

To find a presentation on the game, the flowchart of the game, the introduction to the game, and the archival materials used, go here.