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Olaf the Stout · Apr 16, 2007

What is Die Macher? I take it that it is some sort of German boardgame?

Olaf the Stout

MerricB · Apr 16, 2007

Olaf the Stout said:
What is Die Macher? I take it that it is some sort of German boardgame?

Yes. It models 7 regional elections in Germany. Each player controls one of the political parties, and you have to juggle controlling the media, polls, party membership and policy issues in all the election campaigns. There's an election in one region at the end of each round, but during the round you can campaign in the three other upcoming elections.

At the end of the game, whoever has won the most seats, and who has the best control of the media at the national level (as well as matching the right national policies) wins the game.

It's a fairly heavy boardgame; not so complicated rules, but a lot of interaction. About 4 hours to play, it seems.

At present, it looks like we'll have a game in about 4 weeks.

BGG entry: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/game/1

Cheers!