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1988: Chirac contre Mitterrand
2022
Rules assistance for 1988: Chirac contre Mitterrand
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 15 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.4/5
Rules assistant for 1988: Chirac contre Mitterrand
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1988: Chirac contre Mitterrand is a board game released in 2022 for 1–2 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jean Gabe and its main mechanics are Action Drafting and Tug of War.
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About the game
In 1988: Chirac contre Mitterrand, each player embodies one of the two French presidential candidates. Each candidate will have to convince public opinion of three qualities expected of a future President of the Republic: charisma, courage and integrity. On each game turn, you draw three Event cards recalling significant current events from the first cohabitation (1986-1988). You will have to make a political choice associated with one of these events in order to influence public opinion. You will then put the other two cards back under your opponent's draw pile. But beware: while some of these choices are more effective, they also expose you to power drain. Abuse of it can result in a cruel and premature defeat!
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Questions and answers
1988: Chirac contre Mitterrand supports 1–2 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for 1988: Chirac contre Mitterrand is 15 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists 1988: Chirac contre Mitterrand for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
1988: Chirac contre Mitterrand has a complexity rating of 1.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
1988: Chirac contre Mitterrand belongs to these categories: Card Game and Political. Its main mechanics are Action Drafting and Tug of War. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of 1988: Chirac contre Mitterrand are: Jean Gabe. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists 1988: Chirac contre Mitterrand as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.