Mr. President: The American Presidency, 2001–2020 (2nd Edition)

£98.99

Mr. President: The American Presidency, 2001–2020 (2nd Edition) is a deep and immersive solitaire strategy game that places you in the Oval Office after the election is over. Rather than focusing on campaigning, the game challenges you to govern the United States by balancing domestic priorities, international crises, public opinion, and the constant pressure of world events.

Every decision matters as you attempt to advance your political agenda while managing limited resources, responding to unexpected challenges, and maintaining America's position on the global stage. With hundreds of possible events and multiple interconnected systems, no two games unfold in the same way.

This game includes:

  • One 22" × 34" Mounted Game Board

  • One 22" × 17" Mounted Game Board

  • 180 Cards

  • 500+ Counters and Markers

  • One How to Play Rulebook

  • One How to Play a Turn FlipBook

  • One Scenario Book

  • One World Chart Book

  • One Domestic Chart Book

  • One Briefing Booklet

  • One Governing Manual

  • One Resolute Letter

  • Two Peer Competitor Action Books for Russia and China

  • Six Player Aid Cards

  • One 10-sided Die

  • One 6-sided Die

Key Features:

  • Comprehensive solitaire simulation of governing the United States

  • Dynamic domestic and international crisis management

  • Extensive resource allocation and strategic planning

  • Over 150 Crisis Cards creating a unique narrative every game

  • Dedicated AI systems for Russia and China

  • Multiple advisors, political allies, and military options to employ

  • Exceptional replayability with evolving storylines and changing priorities

  • Designed to capture the complexity and uncertainty of presidential decision-making

About the Game:

Unlike traditional political games, Mr. President begins after victory at the ballot box. Your challenge is to successfully lead the nation through a four-year term while balancing legislation, diplomacy, national security, economic concerns, media scrutiny, and public opinion.

Each game is divided into four yearly turns, with every year further broken into quarterly rounds. At the beginning of each year, you establish priorities and formulate a strategy, but carefully made plans rarely survive intact as unexpected events reshape the political landscape.

At the heart of the game are more than 150 Crisis Cards representing domestic emergencies, international conflicts, terrorism events, unexpected opportunities, and political developments. These events continually force you to adapt, often creating immediate problems while planting longer-term challenges that demand future attention.

You will work with Cabinet members, congressional allies, advisors, and military resources to respond to unfolding situations. Decisions may involve advancing legislation, conducting diplomacy, combating terrorism, managing relations with major powers, or improving your standing with the American public. Since resources are always limited, every choice comes with trade-offs.

Adding further uncertainty, the game's activation system introduces unpredictable actions from rival nations, terrorist threats, and global events. Russia and China each feature their own evolving behaviour and strategic posture, ensuring that international relations remain dynamic throughout every campaign.

With countless combinations of crises, advisors, political circumstances, and strategic choices, Mr. President delivers a highly immersive experience that rewards careful planning while constantly forcing players to adapt to an unpredictable world.

Game Details:

  • Players: 1

  • Playing Time: 8–12 Hours

  • Complexity: Medium

  • Solitaire Suitability: High

  • Age: 14+

Mr. President: The American Presidency, 2001–2020 (2nd Edition) is a deep and immersive solitaire strategy game that places you in the Oval Office after the election is over. Rather than focusing on campaigning, the game challenges you to govern the United States by balancing domestic priorities, international crises, public opinion, and the constant pressure of world events.

Every decision matters as you attempt to advance your political agenda while managing limited resources, responding to unexpected challenges, and maintaining America's position on the global stage. With hundreds of possible events and multiple interconnected systems, no two games unfold in the same way.

This game includes:

  • One 22" × 34" Mounted Game Board

  • One 22" × 17" Mounted Game Board

  • 180 Cards

  • 500+ Counters and Markers

  • One How to Play Rulebook

  • One How to Play a Turn FlipBook

  • One Scenario Book

  • One World Chart Book

  • One Domestic Chart Book

  • One Briefing Booklet

  • One Governing Manual

  • One Resolute Letter

  • Two Peer Competitor Action Books for Russia and China

  • Six Player Aid Cards

  • One 10-sided Die

  • One 6-sided Die

Key Features:

  • Comprehensive solitaire simulation of governing the United States

  • Dynamic domestic and international crisis management

  • Extensive resource allocation and strategic planning

  • Over 150 Crisis Cards creating a unique narrative every game

  • Dedicated AI systems for Russia and China

  • Multiple advisors, political allies, and military options to employ

  • Exceptional replayability with evolving storylines and changing priorities

  • Designed to capture the complexity and uncertainty of presidential decision-making

About the Game:

Unlike traditional political games, Mr. President begins after victory at the ballot box. Your challenge is to successfully lead the nation through a four-year term while balancing legislation, diplomacy, national security, economic concerns, media scrutiny, and public opinion.

Each game is divided into four yearly turns, with every year further broken into quarterly rounds. At the beginning of each year, you establish priorities and formulate a strategy, but carefully made plans rarely survive intact as unexpected events reshape the political landscape.

At the heart of the game are more than 150 Crisis Cards representing domestic emergencies, international conflicts, terrorism events, unexpected opportunities, and political developments. These events continually force you to adapt, often creating immediate problems while planting longer-term challenges that demand future attention.

You will work with Cabinet members, congressional allies, advisors, and military resources to respond to unfolding situations. Decisions may involve advancing legislation, conducting diplomacy, combating terrorism, managing relations with major powers, or improving your standing with the American public. Since resources are always limited, every choice comes with trade-offs.

Adding further uncertainty, the game's activation system introduces unpredictable actions from rival nations, terrorist threats, and global events. Russia and China each feature their own evolving behaviour and strategic posture, ensuring that international relations remain dynamic throughout every campaign.

With countless combinations of crises, advisors, political circumstances, and strategic choices, Mr. President delivers a highly immersive experience that rewards careful planning while constantly forcing players to adapt to an unpredictable world.

Game Details:

  • Players: 1

  • Playing Time: 8–12 Hours

  • Complexity: Medium

  • Solitaire Suitability: High

  • Age: 14+