Election

What to Expect

In Election, you plan your campaign, win votes across US states, and battle for the Electoral College majority. Each round represents a campaign day where you either fundraise or campaign by recruiting volunteers, hiring consultants, buying ads, or conducting polls. On election day, votes and polls determine the winner who becomes president.

Who Is This Game For?

Election is designed for families and casual players aged 9 and up interested in politics and strategy. With a 60-minute playtime, it fits well into a game night. The game requires basic strategic thinking but is accessible due to its straightforward mechanics.

How It Works

Using Area Majority / Influence, Voting, and Simulation mechanics, players allocate resources to gain votes in states. Each turn, you choose to fundraise or campaign, managing your funds to recruit volunteers and influence state polls. The combination of votes and polling data decides state winners and ultimately the election.

What Makes It Special

Election offers a realistic simulation of US presidential campaigns with political themes and core mechanics like Area Majority and Voting. Though it lacks famous designers or awards, it stands out by combining campaign management with electoral strategy. It belongs to the Political: Elections family and is set in the USA.

Setting & Atmosphäre

The game simulates the United States presidential election campaign, where players compete for Electoral College votes by campaigning across states.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Focus early on understanding fundraising and campaigning to manage your resources effectively.

Häufige Fragen

Fazit

Election is a solid campaign simulation for families and casual gamers who enjoy combining strategy with political themes. Its playtime and mechanics make it accessible, but the absence of a solo mode limits solo play options.