The book focuses on the main character, Amy, as she struggles to keep a good relationship with her boyfriend throughout the story due to the disapproval of their parents.

They record the students’ activities, and make note of any good or bad behavior, which can result in demotions or promotions.

Although Amy is used to being treated as a lower person in real life, along with the Latinos, she doesn't feel right with the power she has.

However, being one of the most powerful people in the class, she decides to try and unite all the colors to an equal rank.

She puts up “All Colors Unite” posters all over the school, causing her to be demoted from Blue to Orange along with Juan, who helped her attach the advertisements.

The Color Game was arranged to show real-life racial, sex, and economic differences between people.

Family– Although Amy and Adam's families have similar prejudices against other races, their families differ greatly in the values they hold, the way they show respect for authority, and the amount of time the parents spend with their children.

Prejudice– As a result of Mr. Otero's Color Game, students are forced to look at ways they prejudge others.

The intense subplot of Hideo and Sue shows that such a relationship like that of Amy and Adam can exist for a long period of time.