"The fate of the free world is in your hands—can you survive the Oval Office?"
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About
Step into the shoes of the Leader of the Free World in this deep sandbox simulation. Unlike typical election games, Mr. President begins *after* the campaign, challenging you to govern from 2001 to 2020. Balance domestic stability, legislative agendas, and a volatile geopolitical landscape while managing limited resources to steer the ship of state through history's most turbulent waters.
Story
There is no scripted plot; instead, you forge a unique history through over 150 crisis cards and emergent events. From the tragedy of 9/11 to the global disruption of COVID-19, the narrative is dynamic, defined by your reactions to terrorist threats, rogue states, and the looming rivalries of Russia and China.
Gameplay
Built on the framework of the acclaimed GMT board game, gameplay revolves around turn-based resource management and crisis mitigation. Players must allocate 'Action Points' to pass bills, deploy the military, or engage in diplomacy, with the digital edition automating the complex die-roll modifiers and bookkeeping of the original tabletop experience.
Key Features
- 1Deep Solitaire Simulation: A dedicated single-player experience focusing solely on the burden of command.
- 2Dynamic Crisis System: Over 150 event cards ensuring no two terms are ever the same.
- 3Global Geopolitics: Manage relations with allies, the UN, and hostile powers across eight world regions.
- 4Domestic Balancing Act: Juggle public approval, media relations, and Congressional support.
- 5Digital Streamlining: Automates complex tabletop calculations (DRMs) while preserving the board game feel.
- 6Cabinet Management: Appoint and utilize varied Secretaries of State and Defense.
Highlights
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Exceptional strategic depth for hardcore simulation fans
- +Automated bookkeeping removes the 'chore' of the physical board game
- +High replay value due to sandbox nature and random crises
- +Educational insight into the constraints of executive power
Cons
- -Steep learning curve for players new to heavy wargames
- -Visuals remain functional and board-game-like rather than cinematic
- -Lack of multiplayer (strictly a solitaire design)
Game Ratings
Deep systems involving politics, economy, and warfare
Thematic tension of high-stakes decision making
Hundreds of variables create unique timelines
Clean, functional digital board game aesthetic
Every decision has cascading geopolitical consequences
Who Will Enjoy This?
Lovers of complex systems and long-term planning
Players fascinated by legislation and cabinet management
Those wanting to reshape the 21st century
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đź’ˇ Did You Know?
The physical version of this game is known as a 'table-hog' due to its massive size; the digital version fits on a laptop screen.
Exia Labs uses a 'headless' simulation library to run hundreds of parallel AI presidencies to balance the game.
Unlike most political games, you cannot control the outcome of elections directly; you must govern well enough to get re-elected automatically.
Includes scenarios ranging from 'Sandbox' starts to specific historical setups.
Latest Updates & Events
Mr. President - 20% OFF on Steam
Mr. President is currently featured on the Steam store!
“Can you face the challenges of the Oval Office? Find out in a sandbox simulation that asks you to govern, not just campaign.”— Game Description
“A deep simulation... preserving the 'pushing counters' immersion while automating the math.”— Developer Devlog
Game Ratings
Deep systems involving politics, economy, and warfare
Thematic tension of high-stakes decision making
Hundreds of variables create unique timelines
Clean, functional digital board game aesthetic
Every decision has cascading geopolitical consequences
Who Will Enjoy This?
Lovers of complex systems and long-term planning
Players fascinated by legislation and cabinet management
Those wanting to reshape the 21st century
Similar To
đź’ˇ Did You Know?
The physical version of this game is known as a 'table-hog' due to its massive size; the digital version fits on a laptop screen.
Exia Labs uses a 'headless' simulation library to run hundreds of parallel AI presidencies to balance the game.
Unlike most political games, you cannot control the outcome of elections directly; you must govern well enough to get re-elected automatically.
Includes scenarios ranging from 'Sandbox' starts to specific historical setups.
Latest Updates & Events
Mr. President - 20% OFF on Steam
Mr. President is currently featured on the Steam store!
Road to the White House
Crisis Categories
- •Terrorist Plots (9/11, Dirty Bombs)
- •Rogue State Aggression (Nuclear Proliferation)
- •Peer Competitors (Russian Cyberwar, Chinese Trade War)
- •Domestic Unrest (Protests, Economic Crash)
- •Natural Disasters (Pandemics, Hurricanes)