Saigo no Kane (2008)

About this game

"The first day of a new school year has just begun in the elite school of Kankyou Gakuen. According to the school tradition all who wish to be school president may now present their candidacy to the voters. In order to do that they organize events on the school playing field. All seems to proceed in an atmosphere of friendly rivalry. The truth is, however, that the first week of school is a time of merciless combat during which all is fair. At the end of the week we will know who gets position and influence and who loses status and privilege." Saigo no Kane is a board game in which you will battle your friends for power and authority in a Japanese high school. With the help of students of the election committee (and their parents’ money) you will organize events to attract voters. The person with the most support after the fifth turn wins.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 3.1/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.