In a vast country on the other side of the ocean there are, following a centuries-old tradition, national elections every four years. These elections determine whether the Donkeys or the Elephants will be in charge for the next few years. It is a period filled with drama and tension in which both parties do their utmost to win.
In the board game Donkeys vs Elephants you determine in a one-on-one battle who will be the next president.
This game was made in the fall of 2024.
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The first player to earn (at least) 270 electors wins. In total, there are 538 electors in the game.
To earn electoral votes, you must win a State Battle. The number of electors to be won varies by state. Electors are given to the party that wins the State Battle.
In the game, you can battle for different states. Do you choose California and play for 54 electors? Or do you play the State Battle card of Wyoming for 3 electoral votes? Determine your own tactics to get 270 electors!
In the game, one player is the Donkeys, the other player is the Elephants. You compete against each other for the presidency.
On your turn, you can do several actions. For example, you can play a State Battle card and determine who wins the electoral votes. Or you play an animal card that can help you in the game. Another option is to retrieve played donkeys and elephants from a won state.
The game revolves around State Battles: this is how to win electors. In a State Battle, both players decide (secretly) how many donkeys or elephants they want to bet to win the State. The player who bets the most wins the State and thus the electors.
The Elephants only know winning or losing: a draw is not a thing in their vocabulary. So if the Donkeys think it's a tie, the Elephants win. But the Donkeys are more popular: they start with more in the game. So both sides have a good chance to win, your strategy is decisive!
Everyone of (approximately) fourteen years of age and older!
The game is meant for two players, but you can play it in teams against each other as well.
The game is available in both Dutch and English.
About 1 - 2 hours.
Donkeys vs Elephants
In het bordspel Donkeys vs Elephants strijd je tegen elkaar om te bepalen wie president wordt: zijn het de Ezels of de Olifanten?
Price
€ 40,00
€ 40,00
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The game is based on the American elections. Every four years, the people of the United States elect a new president. This is done through the so-called Electoral College, from which this game takes inspiration.
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