{"product_id":"bg-prime-minister","title":"BG Prime Minister","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1837, Queen Victoria begins her long reign over the United Kingdom, a country split between Liberals and Conservatives. Liberals strive for social progress, including repeal of the Corn Laws to help feed the working classes, expansion of the electorate to create a real democracy, and Home Rule for Ireland. Conservatives want to slow the pace of change, while advancing their own agenda to maintain order, protect traditional values, and secure the Empire. Her Majesty occasionally interferes in politics, but it’s the Prime Minister who really governs the country and sets the political agenda. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"I think that the principle of the Conservative Party is jealousy of liberty and of the people, only qualified by fear; but I think the principle of the Liberal Party is trust in the people, only qualified by prudence.\" - W.E. Gladstone, Prime Minister (Liberal Party), 1868-1874, 1880-1885, 1886, 1892-1894\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“My objection to Liberalism is this—that it is the introduction into the practical business of life of the highest kind—namely, politics—of philosophical ideas instead of political principles.\"  - Benjamin Disraeli, Prime Minister (Conservative Party),  1868, 1874-1880\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTen different Prime Ministers served during Victoria’s reign, with varying degrees of success. Now it’s your turn to experience Victorian political life, taking on the role of a historical politician. Will you make your mark as a Backbencher? Stir up trouble as a wily Opposition Leader? Or successfully govern the world's greatest empire as Prime Minister?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGameplay Overview\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn Prime Minister, 1 to 4 players vie for power and prestige in Victorian-era Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAt the beginning of the game, each player draws a Politician Card representing a historical Prime Minister from Queen Victoria's reign. Each card features unique abilities that you'll retain throughout the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou’ll also have one of three exchangeable player mats for your Politician’s current role: Prime Minister, Opposition Leader, or Backbencher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile keeping one eye on the next election, players select and debate bills, pursue official appointments, recruit influential Victorians represented by \"Supporter Cards\", garner favor with the Queen, and, when the time is right, challenge other players for their leadership roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLeadership roles and party control of government shift throughout the game, and you’ll rack up victory points as you secure personal and political achievements. Gameplay is partly cooperative, but only one player can win by holding the Prime Minister's seat at the game's end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlay Time, Scenarios, \u0026amp; Solitaire System\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA standard multiplayer game of Prime Minister plays in about 2 to 3 hours. Prime Minister also features 12 different scenarios with varying playtimes and player counts, plus an automated “Clockwork System” that enables solitaire play against your choice of ten different “Clockwork Politicians”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e200+ Poker-sized Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e10 Tarot-sized Clockwork Politician Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6 Player Aids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5 Player Mats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 Mounted Game Board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 Game Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e54 Wooden Markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 Multiplayer Rulebook \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 Solitaire Rulebook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43010507145260,"sku":"GMT2309","price":95.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0367\/8204\/7276\/files\/raw_54ac3ad4-f1ba-4943-bb98-33c4ba18e6b5.jpg?v=1712277323","url":"https:\/\/gameknight.ca\/products\/bg-prime-minister","provider":"GameKnight Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}