Box cover of "LANDSLIDE Parker Brothers Game of Power Politics," featuring a circular window with images of a crowded rally, a man shaking hands, a child on a phone, and a woman with a clipboard, overlaying a game board background.
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Landslide (1971)

ByMichail

Landslide

Landslide is a board game about the U.S. presidential elections published by Parker Brothers in 1971. The game is designed for 2-4 players and uses a circular track in which players move their tokens to land on spaces that have various rewards or triggered game action. The country and states are divided into four regions (East, South, Midwest, West), and the circular track is divided into these four sections as well. The player tokens and regions are color-coordinated: East = red, South = yellow, Midwest = white, and West = blue.

Why is Landslide Popular?

Landslide is a fast-moving game that allows players to run for President of the United States. The game is significant because it provides a fun and engaging way for players to learn about the U.S. presidential election process and the geography of the United States.

Game Components of Landslide

– Game board
– Player tokens (red, yellow, white, and blue)
– Deck of cards
– Money
– Voting chips

Game Setup of Landslide

Each player chooses a color and takes the corresponding player token. Shuffle the deck of cards and place them face down on the board. Each player starts with $50,000 and five voting chips.

Gameplay Mechanics of Landslide

– Players take turns drawing a card from the deck and following the instructions on the card.
– The cards may instruct players to move their token, gain or lose money, or gain or lose voting chips.
– Players can also land on spaces that allow them to buy advertising or campaign in a particular state.
– The game ends when a player reaches the required number of electoral votes to win the presidency.

Game Objective of Landslide

The objective of the game is to win the U.S. presidential election by gaining the required number of electoral votes.

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Michail, a seasoned tabletop enthusiast, dives headfirst into worlds of fantasy and strategy. Whether commanding a party of adventurers through perilous dungeons or engaging in tactical showdowns on the board, Michail is the maestro of the tabletop realm. Michail's gaming table is a realm where the clatter of dice and the shuffle of cards create a symphony of strategic chaos.

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