Don't fall at the first hurdle: Resist the River Island and Ryanair urges(01 of13)
Open Image ModalBegin typing 'register to vote' into Google. That damn dropdown Google-guess hits you with suggestions for Ryanair and River Island. Stay focused - you've got time to blow that student loan later. First it's DEMOCRACY TIME.
Finish the sentence. Phew!(02 of13)
Open Image ModalReward yourself with a cookie. You deserve it.
Get ready for the most thrilling five minutes of your life*(03 of13)
Open Image Modal*Subject to how much you enjoy exercising your democratic right to vote. To register, click the 'start now' button. Three guesses what it does...
Bit creepy, gov.uk - but don't be scared off yet(04 of13)
Open Image ModalWhile the question 'Where do you live?' asked by a stranger often has the subtle undertones of 'I'm going to follow you home...' this site is perfectly legit.
Treat time: 2048 as you've never played it before!(05 of13)
Open Image ModalThat's right. This is DOGE2048. Only give yourself one round. Just one. Maybe two.Just two.
Back to it! Nationality time(06 of13)
Open Image ModalSee, we're already on question 2 of 11 - and hasn't time flown?And they even give you multiple choices to help.How sweet.
Breeze through the next few questions(07 of13)
Open Image ModalI know we've kept that DOGE2048 tab open but you must resist. You're the Wolverine of Westminster; Professor X of Parliament; the Captain America of the Commons!
Time for a cup of tea, we think. It's always time for a cup of tea. (08 of13)
Open Image ModalDoes anyone even use post anymore?(09 of13)
Open Image ModalWhile most young people today regard post in much the same way they regard a telegram (or indeed smoke signals), postal voting is actually a great way to make sure you vote - in case you're ill, out of the country, or don't have time to stroll along to a polling station on election day itself. Just don't confuse the slip that comes through your door with all those pizza-deal leaflets. Seriously. There are hundreds of them...
BREAK TIME: Candy Crush is so meritocratic...(10 of13)
Open Image ModalSeriously - you don't get anywhere in this game unless you're good. If only our political system were a little more like Candy Crush, eh?
Final step - check yo'self before you wreck yo'self!(11 of13)
Open Image ModalMake sure all the info you've given is correct to the best of your knowledge. Or else you might have to pay five grand or go to prison. To put those two things in context, five grand is way over your year's entire maintenance loan and there sure ain't no double vodka cranberries in prison!
Submit! Do you feel awesome yet? (12 of13)
Open Image ModalIt might take some time to settle in. Don't worry - you've got til May to get excited about the election. Now sit back, wait for confirmation from your local authority (borough/ council etc) and pour yourself a large drink. You deserve it!
Go and help a friend register to vote too!(13 of13)
Open Image ModalBecause sharing is caring. Awwww...