Landslide

What to Expect

In Landslide, 2 to 4 players bid for states using electoral votes as currency, aiming to secure the highest number of votes by game's end. The game combines auction/bidding with roll/spin and move mechanics, allowing players to also move pieces to trigger actions. Players can even attempt to steal states from opponents, reflecting the competitive nature of elections.

Who Is This Game For?

Designed for 2 to 4 players aged 9 and up, Landslide is a family game with a political theme. Its roughly 90-minute playtime suits players with moderate patience and interest in bidding tactics without complex rules. It's ideal for those curious about election dynamics presented in a board game format.

How It Works

Landslide uses Auction / Bidding and Roll / Spin and Move mechanics. Players bid electoral votes to win states, aiming to accumulate a majority of votes. Movement mechanics allow players to influence the board by moving tokens. The game ends when all electoral votes are allocated, and the player with the highest total wins.

What Makes It Special

Published by Parker Brothers in 1971, Landslide uniquely blends auction bidding with movement mechanics to simulate U.S. presidential elections. Although the designer is uncredited, it stands out in the political board game category by using votes as currency and allowing competitive state control.

Setting & Atmosphäre

The game centers on the U.S. presidential election process, where players compete to control states and win electoral votes within a political scenario.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Focus on understanding the bidding mechanics early and watch opponents’ moves to find opportunities.

Häufige Fragen

Fazit

Landslide is recommended for players who enjoy political themes and bidding mechanics with moderate playtime. It offers an insightful election simulation but lacks complexity for expert gamers.