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Pax Penning
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Hail to the Chief
1987
Rules assistance for Hail to the Chief
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 90 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.2/5
Rules assistant for Hail to the Chief
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Hail to the Chief is a board game released in 1987 for 2–4 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by James J. Corbett and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
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About the game
Players compete to become elected President of the United States. Players travel the outside track of the game board on which the pictures of the U.S. presidents are featured. They gain delegate votes by their ability to answer historical and constitutional questions on the presidency. Questions on 4 levels of difficulty allow participation by players of all ages. On the campaign trail, players travel from state to state, winning electoral votes by answering questions on the history and the geography of the 50 states. Again, questions on 4 levels of difficulty make the game fun for everyone.
Editions
- Hail to the ChiefenAristoplay2003
- Hail to the ChiefenAristoplay1995
- Hail to the ChiefenAristoplay1994
- Hail to the ChiefenAristoplay1992
- Hail to the ChiefenAristoplay1987
- Hail to the ChiefenTalicor/Aristoplay
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Designers
Publishers
- Aristoplay
- Talicor/Aristoplay
Questions and answers
Hail to the Chief supports 2–4 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 Hail to the Chief is 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 Hail to the Chief for ages 10 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.
Hail to the Chief has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Hail to the Chief belongs to these categories: Political. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move. 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 Hail to the Chief are: James J. Corbett. 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 Hail to the Chief 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.