The asymmetric 2-4 player game that lets you simulate a whole nation! Influence the political sphere, revive the economy and make your class victorious!

The economy is failing, and a heavy political resignation is paralyzing the country. In these troubling times, the only one who can provide guidance is… you!

Will you take control of the middle – or working class and fight for social reforms?
Or do you stand with the corporations and the free market? Or will you help the government to keep it all together?

Whatever you decide, know that your decisions will decide the fate of the nation!

Hegemony is an asymmetric political board game for 2-4 players that lets you simulate a whole nation! Engage in political intrigues, forge great economic strategies and astonish your foes by cunning maneuvers to increase the power of your class and carry out your agenda. Create an ideological consensus, become the hegemon and lead your people to wealth and prosperity!

The game was made in cooperation with renown academics and uses theoretical concepts such as Socialism, Neoliberalism, Nationalism, Globalism without prescribing any ideology. Build companies, initiate strikes, engage in foreign trade, propose policies, create unions, expand your political influence, and much more and simultaneously you will learn more about the world around you!

Will you be able to achieve hegemony?

Mechanics

Hegemony is an asymmetric card-driven politico-economic game that makes use of mechanics like Resource Management, Hand Management, Voting and Variable Player Powers.

Intrigue

You will decide how Hegemony plays out. Will you build alliances and negotiate to lead your class to victory, or will you resort to Machiavellian maneuvers to seal the fate of your enemies? As with real-world politics, utilizing either cooperation or competition, there are many ways to win.

Politics & Education

Politics is at the core of Hegemony. Tested and approved by well-known professors from prestigious universities, you will playfully learn about the fundamentals of politics, political economy, and economics.

2–4 Players
90–180 Min Playing Time
Age: 14+

It may not be possible to ship very heavy items outside of the Mainland UK.
Released: 04 July 2023