Initial Impressions | Mr President | GMT Games | The Players' Aid

A first look from us at the much anticipated Mr President from GMT Games. A mammoth solo game, that's got a mish-mash of familiar mechanics on a very large scale.

[leee.]

Back in the day this would have been the type of game I'd really sink my teeth into. Now, my brain would probably melt trying to play this.

[vaderg]

I love the game, it's like herding cats and everything is on fire and you have to watch everything.

[augustdragon]

I think the trap for most wargamers the first time you play is getting tunnel vision with the international issues at the expense of domestic issues even though it's clear that you "win" the game on the domestic front. It's also unfamiliar for a wargame to force you to use restraint when dealing with foreign policy issues. As with the real world, wars are extremely costly in so many ways. Does a good job of making you identify and manage priorities.

[davet]

Great work guys - I know I'd never play it, but I'm glad you're supporting it

[richardkerr]

NICE review thx guys looking forward to seeing more from your game.

[jazzlovr]

On the "it took years to publish" front: it was always simple to trust that we'd get the game "eventually", as the designer owns the biggest wargame-publisher in the industry 😀.

[michaelmelen]

Organizing the game was the first challenge, because when you first play Mr President you will realize that you didn't organize the game well. Some counters go together while others do not. The re-boxing will comprise the second organization of the game, and the succeeding games will set up more quickly. I had fun with this, and played cooperatively. It was well worth the price.

[Khornishman]

I have been waiting for this game for a very long time, and now that I have it, making room to play is a challenge. I expect my holidays will be busy between now and the end of the year, trying to get through a single term in office. Luckily, I can leave a game out for as long as I need. One thing, playing cooperatively, with one person in charge of foreign policy and the other running the domestic side, would be an interesting way to play.

[chrisc]

I didn't know this existed until a few weeks ago. Ordered it on Friday, and it's coming this week. Can't wait!

[markbesada]

Absolutely wonderful review (as always!) guys. Working on this myself for our show and loving it so far.

[geebax]

Sounds a lot like what I would imagine being President would be like. You get to make a lot of decisions and have a lot of power for one person but the rest of the world is still way, way bigger than you, throws a lot of random stuff at you and you just have to do your best to keep it all under control.

[ExLibrisbyMikeBooklover]

Great review guys! I am always taking into serious consideration your opinion and this seems like a game I will love. My copy is hopefully arriving on Thursday so we all know how I am spending the weekend! And judging by the size of the game, I feel grateful there is already a VASSAL module for it. And if I decide to go on a playthrough video, I will let you know!

[jackrutter]

Great video guys, the game seems right up my ally, but table space might mean I'll never get it. From the way you were describing your play, I want to have the memories of playing it, knowing that I'll never actually get to play it!
It'll make a great video game too!

[kslhmb]

Picked this up at WBC this year and it's sitting on my dining room table. It's intimidating but I'm gonna chew through it this week...

[drputt]

Got the the game and played two years sandbox — made errors - enjoyed it tremendously and will dive into it again at WBC

[timothysmith]

Thanks for doing this review, the game looks amazing. I am a sucker for monster games. Are you still planning on doing a follow up on this video? I found the unboxing but nothing else.

[MrElliptific]

I have it under wrap. I did not realize it was so big, I am scared to open it.

[strelnikoff]

I think I would love this, might dabble w it on Vassal if there's a module (?)

Realistically Im backed up on Pacific War, Vietnam 65-75, On To Richmond. Roads to Gettysburg campaigns to play so probably doesn't make sense for me to buy 🤔

[Hobiecat]

Make sure that you check your limits for terror groups and Civil Wars each has a limit for the stability in the region. I'm glad you are in joying the game.

[stox]

Does somebody know when it can be ordered again from GMT?