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Die Macher
Hans im Glück · 1986
3–5240 min14+ yrs4.3/5 complexity7.6 BGG#525 BGG8,7 KStrategy
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How do you play Die Macher?
The main objective is to maneuver your political party to victory over four electoral rounds. Players compete to gain the highest number of victory points by influencing public opinion, aligning party programs with voter demands, and dominating media coverage across different federal states.
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Setup
Players bid for starting player, receive initial money and party programs, and set up the regional election boards.
The rules, step by step
Setup
Die Macher is set up by placing the central election board featuring four German federal states. Players take their color-coded components, receive a starting capital of 30,000 euros, draft initial party programs, and position shadow cabinet pieces and media markers on their respective tracks.
Objective
The main objective is to maneuver your political party to victory over four electoral rounds. Players compete to gain the highest number of victory points by influencing public opinion, aligning party programs with voter demands, and dominating media coverage across different federal states.
On your turn
Each of the four rounds follows a structured sequence: players bid for the start player position using money, update their party programs, and bid for media control in the regions. Next, players buy and execute election campaign events, adjust shadow cabinet influence, and finally resolve opinion polls before holding the regional election.
Scoring
Scoring happens immediately after each regional election. Players earn victory points based on how closely their party programs match voter demands, their final percentage of votes, media markers present, and special bonuses if a party achieves a majority.
Game end
The game ends after the fourth and final regional election. Final scoring adds points for overall party base strength, remaining cash, and donations collected, determining the ultimate political mastermind.
Tips
Carefully manage your finances across rounds, anticipate voter demand shifts, and leverage media control strategically to secure crucial election victories.
game anatomy
Complexity4.3 / 5
BGG rating7.6 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
Play time
240 min
Players
3–5
Recommended age
14+ yrs
BGG rank
#525
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Frequently asked questions
Q1What is the goal of the game?
The main objective is to maneuver your political party to victory over four electoral rounds. Players compete to gain the highest number of victory points by influencing public opinion, aligning party programs with voter demands, and dominating media coverage across different federal states.
Q2How do you set up the game?
Die Macher is set up by placing the central election board featuring four German federal states. Players take their color-coded components, receive a starting capital of 30,000 euros, draft initial party programs, and position shadow cabinet pieces and media markers on their respective tracks.
Q3How does a turn work?
Each of the four rounds follows a structured sequence: players bid for the start player position using money, update their party programs, and bid for media control in the regions. Next, players buy and execute election campaign events, adjust shadow cabinet influence, and finally resolve opinion polls before holding the regional election.
Q4How is scoring calculated?
Scoring happens immediately after each regional election. Players earn victory points based on how closely their party programs match voter demands, their final percentage of votes, media markers present, and special bonuses if a party achieves a majority.
Q5When and how does the game end?
The game ends after the fourth and final regional election. Final scoring adds points for overall party base strength, remaining cash, and donations collected, determining the ultimate political mastermind.
Q6What tips are there for beginners?
Carefully manage your finances across rounds, anticipate voter demand shifts, and leverage media control strategically to secure crucial election victories.
Q7How much does Die Macher cost?
Die Macher costs around 319 RON in Romania.
Q8Where can I buy Die Macher cheapest?
The lowest price for Die Macher right now is 319 RON at Pionul.ro. The Prices tab lists every store currently tracking it.
Q9How do you play Die Macher?
Die Macher is a economic game, for 3–5 players, taking ~240 minutes, featuring alliances. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Die Macher — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q10How many players does Die Macher support?
Die Macher is played by 3–5 players.
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