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Si j'étais Président...
2012
Rules assistance for Si j'étais Président...
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- 3–6 players
- 20 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Si j'étais Président...
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Si j'étais Président... is a board game released in 2012 for 3–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Ludovic Maublanc and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Open Drafting.
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About the game
Game description from the publisher: Zahia as sports minister? Igor and Grichka for culture? Karl in the foreign office? Geneviève as home secretary? Now you are head of state and must form a government made up solely of the right people. Make the right decisions as there are 42 candidates and you have to choose the most competent for each of the six ministries. Your goal is to make your popularity increase faster than that of the other players. Si J'étais Président... (If I Were President...) is a simple, fun game with six game modes posing various types of challenges: shuffling cabinets, cracking the whip, enduring hung parliaments, etc. Let loose with your choices and the whole country will soon be head over heels in love with you!
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Si j'étais Président... 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 Si j'étais Président... is 20 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 Si j'étais Président... 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.
Si j'étais Président... has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Si j'étais Président... belongs to these categories: Card Game and Political. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Open Drafting. 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 Si j'étais Président... are: Ludovic Maublanc. 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 Si j'étais Président... 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.