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Local Civics vs. Lecture: How a Veteran Battlefield‑Inspired Board Game Transforms Community Engagement

California, home to almost 40 million residents, shows how a veteran-designed board game can replace traditional civics lectures with interactive, battlefield-inspired play, boosting community engagement. After serving overseas, veteran Mark Daniels turned his experience into a classroom tool that lets students simulate city council decisions while learning the congressional process.