Game simulates presidential race and goes viral

The game “República em Disputa” went viral and is among the most searched topics because it functions as an electoral strategy simulator inspired by Brazil's 2026 political scenario. Created by sales consultant João Vitor Bachini from Paraná, the game runs directly in the browser and divides the electoral race among the twenty-seven units of the federation.

How the game dynamics work

The dispute is divided into turns equivalent to a week of campaigning, requiring the player to build strategies to grow in the polls. The candidate moves across the map of Brazil and makes decisions such as budget allocation, behavior in debates, and agenda focus, while opponents also move in an attempt to win the election.

Choosing and creating candidates

Before starting, the user sets the number of turns and chooses the candidate. It is possible to select existing names in the presidential race with pre-set parameters or create a new candidate by defining their name, ballot name, party, political spectrum, tone of speech, initial base, recognition, stronghold region, and campaign color.

Campaign resources and strategies

The dashboard displays funds, energy, reputation, and campaign workers, requiring choices between street campaigns, radio, or party structure. Resources are limited per turn, with five choices in each period, while the platform signals the electorate's receptivity.

Disclaimer on fictional nature

The current version of the website opens with a warning reinforcing that the project is a fictional, satirical, and parody work. The text emphasizes that the strategic simulation has no journalistic, informative, or electoral commitment, and that real names and references appear only for humorous and fictional purposes.

With information from Correio do Povo.