Die Macher

Die Macher is a complex game about German political elections. Players represent different political parties vying for influence in various regions. Each round, players simultaneously choose actions to take, such as publishing media, holding rallies, and crafting policy. These actions cost money and resources, which are limited, forcing strategic decisions.

A key element of the game is area control. Players seek to gain influence in different regions of Germany, because regions grant votes at the end of the game. Voting uses dice rolls and each dice adds more votes from a certain state. Negotiation is also essential to success, as political parties compete for endorsements and can form alliances. The player who accumulates the most votes wins the election and the game.