Theme / Core Lesson Urban planning, public infrastructure, and systems thinking.
Description
Subway Builder allows players to design and expand a subway system for a growing city. As the network expands, players must balance efficiency, passenger demand, and long-term planning. The game demonstrates how transportation infrastructure connects communities and how planning decisions affect mobility, equity, and urban growth.
Through gameplay, students begin to understand the challenges cities face when designing public transit systems and the importance of balancing public needs with limited resources.
Recommended Age Range
Middle School – High School (Grades 6–12)
And Up!
Skills & Learning Outcomes
• Systems thinking
• Urban planning and public infrastructure
• Resource management
• Problem solving and iterative design
Suggested Use
• Urban planning discussions
• Geography or civics classes
• Community design exercises
• Conversations about how cities invest in transportation