# Be Washington

> Interactive historical simulation allowing users to make decisions as George Washington. (iPhone/iPad app by George Washington's Mount Vernon.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-washington/id1350839768 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [George Washington's Mount Vernon](https://appshunter.io/developer/949543976)
- Category: Education, Games, Role Playing, Simulation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 99 MB
- Released: 2018-10-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-washington/id1350839768/reviews.md

## What is Be Washington?

Do you have what it takes to lead like Washington? The popular interactive theater at Mount Vernon is now available to play at home and in the classroom. 

Step into the boots of the first president and commander and chief and make the very same decisions he had to. Hear from his contemporaries and advisors such as Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, Henry Knox and more.

Hosted by Chris Jackson, who played George Washington in the broadway musical Hamilton, players will be introduced to four key decisions Washington had to make: the Battle of Second Trenton, the Newburgh Conspiracy, the Genet Affair, and the Whiskey Rebellion. Hear from those who would have advised Washington, rate their persuasiveness, then make your decision and see if you would have lead like Washington.

Each of the four scenarios run approximately 15 minutes and can be played in a single player mode or in a multi-player network game. For multi-player game play, everyone should be playing in the same room, one computer is the host of the game an the others join and play the game.  This app allows users to download all media onto their local device for smoother game play.

For additional materials including lesson plans for teachers visit http://bewashington.org/.

## Key features

- Make historical decisions as George Washington
- Interact with historical advisors
- Explore four key historical scenarios
- Single-player and multiplayer modes
- Download media for offline play
- Educational resources for teachers

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-washington/id1350839768/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2023-12-05*

The game does not work.

### 1/5 — Worst game ever

*2021-10-14*

It sucked

### 1/5 — Joe

*2021-02-02*

Mama

### 1/5 — White screen issue not fixed

*2020-08-19*

Still have the white screen bug on iOS 13.6.1

### 1/5 — I can’t do anything

*2020-03-31*

Every time I load in I can’t play at all.It said I didn’t have WiFi when I do have WiFi.so that is what makes it trash

### 1/5 — Not currently working on iOS 13

*2019-10-21*

It is not current working on IPadOS 13 and I have emailed Mount Vernon asking about this several times and have not yet received any kind of response. As a teacher, I love using this in my classroom, but this inability to update my iPads is starting to cause issues.

### 4/5 — OK

*2019-10-14*

It is pretty laggy and doesn’t work sometimes. But when it does it is a really good app.

### 3/5 — Could be excellent

*2019-08-23*

I love the described content.  My app isn’t working yet even after downloading scenarios.  Why?

### 2/5 — Has Potential but struggles on follow-through

*2019-05-11*

I love the American Revolution and I think this provides an authentic learning experience. The design, layout, concepts, and interactive pieces are great, but the lag time, freezing, and app choosing to disrupt my session made it a challenging experience. 

If these bugs are fixed, this would be an incredible app to use for any learning experience.

## Frequently asked questions about Be Washington

### What historical decisions can I make in Be Washington?

In Be Washington, you can make decisions related to the Battle of Second Trenton, the Newburgh Conspiracy, the Genet Affair, and the Whiskey Rebellion. Each scenario is designed to be approximately 15 minutes long.

### Does Be Washington have multiplayer functionality?

Yes, Be Washington offers a multi-player network game mode. For this mode, all players should be in the same room, with one computer acting as the host and others joining to play.

### Can I play Be Washington offline?

Yes, the app allows users to download all media onto their local device for smoother gameplay, which can facilitate offline play after the initial download.

### What devices does Be Washington support?

Be Washington currently supports iPads. It was released on October 17, 2018, and its latest version is 1.01, updated on January 22, 2020.

### Is Be Washington suitable for younger children?

Be Washington has an age rating of 12+. This suggests it is intended for users aged 12 and older, likely due to the complexity of the historical decisions and content.

### Where can I find additional educational materials for Be Washington?

For additional materials, including lesson plans for teachers, you can visit the official website at http://bewashington.org/.

### What is the user rating for Be Washington?

Be Washington has a user rating of 2.0 stars based on 18 ratings. This indicates a mixed reception from its user base.

### Does Be Washington have ads?

No, Be Washington does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and play without any ad interruptions.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.01 — 2020-01-22

- Resolves white screen issue on iOS 13

### 1.0 — 2018-10-16

No release notes.

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