
- BGG rank
- BGG #16,859
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Statecraft
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2026

2020
Rules assistance for ¿Quién quiere ser presidente?
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¿Quién quiere ser presidente? is a board game released in 2020 for 3–6 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Nicolás Martínez Sáez and its main mechanics are Take That, Negotiation, and Voting.
Who wants to be president? is a political-satirical board game in which players assume roles of governors and president to carry out harsh controls in order to obtain votes, money and powers. Coup d'etats, reports of corruption, devaluations, drug trafficking and political pressures will be part of the obstacles that challenge players throughout the game. —description from the publisher (translated) ¿Quién quiere ser presidente? es un juego político-satírico donde los jugadores asumirán roles de gobernadores y presidente para llevar a cabo duras negociaciones con el fin de obtener votos, dinero y poderes. Golpes de estado, denuncias de corrupción, devaluaciones, narcotráfico y presiones políticas formarán parte de los escenarios que desafiarán a los jugadores a lo largo de la partida. —description from the publisher
¿Quién quiere ser presidente? supports 3–6 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 ¿Quién quiere ser presidente? is 90–120 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 ¿Quién quiere ser presidente? for ages 13 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.
¿Quién quiere ser presidente? has a complexity rating of 2.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
¿Quién quiere ser presidente? belongs to these categories: Print & Play, Political, and Negotiation. Its main mechanics are Take That, Negotiation, and Voting. 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 ¿Quién quiere ser presidente? are: Nicolás Martínez Sáez. 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 ¿Quién quiere ser presidente? 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.