- BGG rank
- BGG #770
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Struggle of Empires
- 2–7 players
- 180–240 min
- Complexity 3.6/5
- 2004
- BGG rank
- BGG #28,541
- BGG rating
- 5.1
Election USA
2004
Rules assistance for Election USA
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 60–90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.7/5
Rules assistant for Election USA
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Election USA is a board game released in 2004 for 3–5 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Martin Wallace.
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About the game
Why not run for President in this first boardgame from Mongoose Publishing? Remember, though, you have to be a Republican! To succeed you will need to spend your money wisely , while sincerely holding policies that others might question, (for example borderline psychotic!). Be careful to avoid the prying eyes of journalists attempting to shake the skeletons from your closet, or the phone call asking for $5 million to stay quiet about past improprieties. If you can tread this political tight-rope then you will win the Republican nomination, and therefore the Presidency of the United States of America! Election USA is a simple satirical game designed for Ages 12 and up. You can play with between 3 and 5 players and games run between 30 minutes to an hour. (from publisher's website)
Questions and answers
Election USA supports 3–5 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 Election USA is 60–90 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 Election USA 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.
Election USA has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Election USA belongs to these categories: Political. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Election USA and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Election USA are: Martin Wallace. 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 Election USA 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.