Kursi - A New Age Political Strategy Game | 2 - 4 Players | 45 - 60 Minutes | Mid-strategy | Simultaneous play, Tableau building, Dramatic Vote-counting Endgame

45 - 60 mins | 2-4 players | Medium Strategy

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Kursi – An Indian Political Strategy Card Game

Five seats. Eight rounds of campaigning. One Kursi.

Winning an election isn't just about collecting votes. It's about knowing where those votes matter.

Kursi is a political strategy card game inspired by Indian elections, where 2–4 players take on the roles of rival political strategists competing for power. Field your candidates, organise rallies, manage political assets, influence the media and make the right moves to win the most seats.

But every constituency has different priorities. Economy, welfare and development shape the electoral landscape, and choosing the right candidates and campaigns can make all the difference. With limited time and competing interests, every decision counts

Can political strategy games like ‘Kursi’ build voter awareness?

How Does Kursi Play?

Field Your Candidates: Choose five candidates to contest five electoral seats, each with its own political priorities.

Run Your Campaign: Over eight rounds, organise rallies, accumulate capital, build influence, improve popularity and reputation, and use powerful Masterstroke cards to gain an edge over your opponents.

Face the Election: Campaigning ends, votes are tallied and the results are revealed. The party winning the most seats claims the Kursi!

Why Play Kursi?

Kursi brings the fascinating world of Indian electoral politics to your gaming table without requiring any prior political knowledge. It's a non-partisan strategy game about planning campaigns, managing resources, anticipating opponents and making difficult decisions.

Designed to be approachable yet strategically engaging, Kursi is a great introduction to modern strategy board games for adults, friends and families who enjoy competitive, interactive tabletop games.

Game Details

Players: 2–4
Playing Time: 45–60 minutes
Recommended Age: 14+
Complexity: Light Strategy
Genre: Political Strategy, Card Game, Competitive Tabletop Game

What's Inside the Box?

Candidate Tiles, Kursi (Seat) Tiles, Asset Cards, Rally Cards, Party Vote Cards, Masterstroke Cards, Media Pawn, Round Tracker, Position Tokens, Reference Cards and Rulebook.

Designed by: Manthan Anand and Sidhant Chand
Published by: Zenwood Games, India

Take charge of the campaign. Make every vote count. Win the Kursi.

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