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  Mr. President is a solitaire game about governing as the President of the United States. It's not an election game. It begins after you've been elected. It's about sitting in The Chair and trying to advance your agenda while navigating ongoing crises, political enemies, public opinion, your relations with Congress and the press, and keeping your country secure in a world of rival nations and agendas that just seems to keep blowing up around you. Mr. President is a resource management game, where you never have enough resources to achieve your entire agenda, and the path you take through an always unpredictable storyline rests on the choices you make. Depending on the results of those choices, and on the unfolding of a "different every game" story, you'll either be thinking "POTUS? Piece of Cake!" or "Why was it that I WANTED this job?" many times in each game. Like the actual President, you'll have an array of allies and resources to help you as you navigate both the corridors of power in the nation's capital and the uncertainties of international relations. These allies and resources will vary from game to game, but you'll always be able to rely on your Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense to help you with foreign policy and with the use, where you deem necessary, of the combat power of the U.S. military. You'll also have a bevy of domestic advisors and friends in Congress to help you navigate the many challenges in Congress and domestic life and politics. And you'll always have access to at least one truly exceptional talent (this, too, will vary from game to game), someone who excels in their particular job and is a "force multiplier" for you in their own unique way. How you lead and utilize this mix of talents and experience at your disposal will go a long way toward determining your success or failure during your shot at being Mr. President. Game Play The Map. The game map allows you to see and track the domestic and world situation that the game creates. It is divided into sections: 1. Congress. This is where you track progress of legislation, as well as keep track of your friends and opponents in Congress. 2. Advisors and Assets. This section of the map is a holding area for all of your advisors, available action points, and military assets. 3. Crisis Management. This is where you manage the Crisis Cards and keep track of crisis status and how well you've dealt with each crisis. 4. The World portion of the map (about half of the map) is divided into eight world regions, with additional sections for Russia and China (your key potential antagonists in the game). Here's a look at the South America Region, as an example of the regional displays: Crisis Cards. At the heart of Mr. President are the 150+ Crisis Cards that help create the storyline for each game. These cards - see the 12 sample cards on this page - are a mix of cards representing Domestic or World Crises, Terrorism Events, Unexpected Benefits, and Opportunities. The Crisis Cards help drive, but do not completely control, the storyline in each game. Here's how it works: Each game of Mr. President is divided into eight turns, each representing six months in office. These turns are further divided into six Rounds, each representing one month. At the start of each turn, you get to perform assessment and planning actions, where you get to lay out your rough plan, re-examine strategy, re-evaluate the threats and opportunities that were presenting as the previous turn ended (or at game start). So there is definitely a proactive strategy piece to the game. Unfortunately, though, your plans are not often going to survive intact once the turn gets going. The world stage is a dynamic platform. Once you have your plans made (and the Mr. President gods laugh at you!), you perform the six monthly rounds in order. During each round, you draw three Crisis Cards that represent that main world or domestic events that happen (these are usually bad from your point of view, but occasionally they are events or resources that help you) during that month. Most of the events on the Crisis Cards present you with both an urgent problem that may immediately alter the board state, and a longer term issue that may linger and cause you pain down the road if you don't address it well. After you flip and resolve the three Crisis Cards for the round, you get to take actions, using any of your available personnel and resources. These actions allow you to make progress on your legislative agenda, attempt to address any new crises presented by the round's three actions cards, deal with any lingering world or domestic issues, fight terrorism, perform diplomacy, and attempt to better your situation in the world or in the eyes of the American people. Once you finish your action portion of the round, that round (month) is finished, and you move on to the next round, drawing three new Crisis Cards and repeating the round process until the 6-month turn is complete. Seeded within the 18-card mix that makes up a turn, you have six cards for Russian and Chinese Actions, Terror Actions, War Progress, Crisis Checks, and White House Life. You know that each of these six cards will show up sometime during each turn, but you don't know when. The variable timing of these cards' appearance each turn adds uncertainty and spice to the game, while ensuring that major players in the game present challenges for you every single turn. Russia and China offer deeper challenges, with four possible postures (aggression levels) for each country and a country-specific AI for each. Postures may shift in-game in response to your actions or to storyline events, making dealing positively with each nation an evolving challenge all game. Please note that Mr. President is NOT a "beer and pretzels" surface-level game. This game is intended to be deep and immersive, one that will both frustrate and delight the solitaire player. Playing time is four to eight hours (depending on your experience level) to play an entire 4-year term. I've tried to pack as much fun as possible into each 6-month turn, so that even if you only have time to play one turn on a weeknight, you'll be engaged, frustrated, challenged, and immersed throughout. That said, I hope you're going to find it difficult to stop playing after each turn. I've designed Mr. President to be an experience that will wrap you up in each new game's story, and beckon you back to the game table after each round, turn, or completed game. I designed this game to provide massive replayability. With over 150 Crisis cards in the mix, and multiple subsystems representing the US Economy, Congress, Homeland Security, the Press, Presidential Prestige, Russia, China, Hostile Rogue States, and staunch Allies, no two games of Mr. President will ever play remotely alike. If you think you're ready for that challenge, go ahead. Raise your right hand and swear the oath. Then settle in behind the desk in the Oval Office, and let your imagination run wild!

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Homeworlds is a deep abstract strategy game of perfect information, resourse management, and galactic war. Can you destroy your opponent's Homeworld before their space fleet reaches yours? This is the game Andy Looney likes so much he will give a medal to anyone who can beat him at this game.As a Pyramid Arcade expansion, one set of Homeworlds provides 3 more trios in four colors, providing enough pieces to play Zendo and other pyramid-heavy games.

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The King may be in trouble. The court that surrounds him contains subjects who seek power. Each player represents a family that will vie for control over subjects. Featuring seven victory conditions the path to victory may shift as you gain more information about each subject’s motives and those of the other families. Your allegiances will twist and change based on your interests. The subjects are but pawns. The game is played over two phases:INTRIGUE PHASEPlayers will gather information, exert influence, and gather resources. Each member of the court has a role, each player may look at 1 role, place an influence token on a court member and select a Leverage card to add to their hand. REBELLION PHASEAfter each player has taken five turns during the Intrigue phase they will keep 5 cards in their hand and set 4 cards aside in their reserve. In order of the Leverage item number, cards will be played to bribe, conspire, stab, poison, and to shift alliances. SCORING PHASEOne of the unique aspects of this game is the 7 different victory condition. Players may change what condition they are attempting to achieve as the game evolves. After all Leverage cards, the winning player will be determined based on the resulting court conditions (which of the following living court members they control). The Usurper will win if two other court members are disgruntled and the Usurper has not been bribed. The King will win if the King is alive and the Usurper has not won. The Heir will win if the King is dead, the Usurper has not won and the Heir is not disgruntled. The Bastard will win if the King is dead, the Usurper and the Heir have not won and the Bastard is not disgruntled. If none of the above conditions have been met, the player that controls the most undisgruntled court members will win. If none of the above conditions have been met, the player that controls the Anarchist will win If none of the above conditions have been met, no player wins (Anarchy).

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Coup: Rebellion G54 – Anarchy, an expansion for La Mame Games' Coup: Rebellion G54, adds seven new roles and actions to that game for more vicious fun: Anarchists, Paramilitary, Arms Dealers, Financier, World Bank, Plantation owners, Socialists, and Social Media.

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110AD – The Roman Empire is at the height of its power under Emperor “optimus princeps” Trajan. The borders are secure and the focus turns to the interior of the empire – Rome. Seize the opportunity and grab power! By choosing the best tactics you can outmaneuver your opponents and eventually achieve victory. Features: Outmaneuver your opponents to build up the growing city of Rome. Choose your actions carefully from your personal rondel. Created by famed designer Stefan Feld Contents Summary: 1 Game Board 4 Player Mats 214 counters 125 colored wooden pieces 60 cards 1 cotton bag 1 Rulebook

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The galaxy is organized into many coalitions that govern multiple solar systems and worlds. Your system wants to join one of these federations. Your fledgling empire is small, but that will not stop you. It is your job to impress the petty bureaucrats who control access to the Federation that your tiny government should be taken seriously. Becoming a full member would give you advantages over your rivals. But yours is not the only delegation that has set its sights on joining the Federation. So, the contest begins! You have 5 years to prove that you can be a productive member. During these 5 years, you must make the most of your opportunities to impress them. Sometimes you may be forced to work together with your rivals to provide funding for special projects. So, it can be helpful to make friends, but you must stay one step ahead of them. At the end of the 5 years, only one new member will be selected - the one with the most prestige! Federation is an interactive Eurogame with an innovative double-sided worker placement mechanic. Every time you place a worker, you must decide if that worker will vote in favor of legislation that helps your cause or provides funding for local improvement projects. Every action is critical. At the end of the year, the votes are counted, and whichever legislation becomes law offers points for the players who have the highest level of influence in that area. Players must keep an eye on each opponent to see the places where they are strong or weak. Making sure that the areas you specialize in will score at the end of the game is critical to your success. Plan your strategy and execute it with the proper timing, and that spot in the Federation will be secured! Components 1 Central board (double-sided) Deluxe 45 Erudite tiles (9 different tiles per types) 8 Deep Space tiles 1 Special Ambassador token 8 Starting tiles (Starting Planet) 2 Accreditation level tokens (+1 and +2) 8 Megastructure tokens 4 Production Structure tiles (double-sided) 50 Alteration tokens 10 Law tiles (5 different Law tiles per color) 12 Asteroid tokens 28 Medals of honor (7 colors) 76 Resource tokens 8 scoring markers (2 per player) 4 +200/250 Scoring Markers (1 per player) 7 Major Project markers 1 President of the Senate punchboard standee (1st player) 48 Special Mission tokens (12 per player) 4 Joint Major Project marker 4 individual player boards (double layer) 16 Ambassador tokens double-sided (Voting / Funding) (4 per player) 32 Spaceships (8 per player) 4 Accreditation markers (1 per player) 4 Mage pawns (1 per player) 24 Robot pawns (6 per player) 4 Miner pawns (1 per player) 24 Trade discs (6 per player) 8 player aids (double-sided) 4 Assistant dice (1 per player) 8 removable storage trays with lids Components for 2- and 3-player games: 5 Federated Planet Blocking tiles 5 Room of the Senate Blocking tiles 9 Neutral Player Vote tiles Additional Deluxe Components: 16 Deluxe Ambassador tokens double-sided (Voting / Funding) (4 per player) Deluxe 1 Special Ambassador token Deluxe 28 Wooden Silkscreen Medals of honor (7 colors) Deluxe 76 Resource Gems (60 Crystals & 16 Golden Diamonds) (Plastic Gem) Deluxe 1 Legendary Spaceship token Deluxe 15 Bonus Erudite tiles Deluxe Rule Sheet for Bonus Content (Erudite Tiles & Legendary Spaceship)

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The third stand-alone episode and conclusion of the Oriflamme saga. The game introduces 10 innovative effects offering subtle tactical options and rich political decisions. This opus invites players to understand the dynamics around the table and to seek a balance between balance between aggression and negotiation! The Empress will reward you but will grant a favor to a rival. The Diplomat will give you the opportunity to forge an alliance with other players. Yet violence is still ready resurface at any moment: the Insurrection will eliminate the two adjacent cards provided you discard a point accumulated on it!Oriflamme Alliance offers 10 new action cards that can be mixed with Oriflamme and/or Oriflamme: Ablaze or be used as a standalone.

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