Election USA (2004)

About this game

Why not run for President in this first boardgame from Mongoose Publishing? Remember, though, you have to be a Republican! To succeed you will need to spend your money wisely , while sincerely holding policies that others might question, (for example borderline psychotic!). Be careful to avoid the prying eyes of journalists attempting to shake the skeletons from your closet, or the phone call asking for $5 million to stay quiet about past improprieties. If you can tread this political tight-rope then you will win the Republican nomination, and therefore the Presidency of the United States of America! Election USA is a simple satirical game designed for Ages 12 and up. You can play with between 3 and 5 players and games run between 30 minutes to an hour. (from publisher's website)

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 3 to 5.
• Rules load. At 1.7/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.