Handover guide

STEP BY STEP

1. Choose New game and start with The First Republic.
2. Set your leader, manifesto and campaign before the founding election.
3. After the election, form or join a government, or lead the opposition.
4. Table bills and steer them through the Gauntlet.
5. Watch the handover ceremony each time power changes hands.

CONTROLS

• Mouse or touch: tap tabs, cards and buttons on the desk.
• Keyboard: Tab and Enter move through choices; M mutes the sound.

DIFFICULTY

Civic, Standard or Hard, plus scenarios of different difficulty.

STRATEGY

• Every check you remove stays removed for your rivals too.
• Minority governments are common; plan for support votes.
• Keep pledges — they count towards your legacy.

AVOID THESE MISTAKES

• Grabbing powers without thinking about the next government.
• Ignoring union demands until a strike hits.
• Overspending the budget early.

DEVICES

Laptops and desktops are best; tablets and phones also work.

CHANGELOG

• 2026-09 — Achievements linked to your TrySomeGames account; pop-ups also show in fullscreen.
• 2026-09 — Fullscreen button and a redesigned play bar.

GAME DATA

Scores and achievements are saved to your account only if you are signed in. Guests play without an account; nothing is stored beyond your browser.

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