Revolution of 1828

About this board game

Revolution of 1828 is a two-player board game about the 1828 United States presidential election, with a play time of about 60 minutes. One player takes the role of John Quincy Adams, while the other represents Andrew Jackson in a campaign that will determine America’s seventh President.

Set in a newly formed democracy, the game captures an election that became notorious for its ruthlessness and malevolence. For the first time in history, the campaign unfolded not only among voters but also across the pages of newspapers and before an eager public audience.

Each player seeks to take the election tiles that best serve their campaign while hindering their opponent. These tiles can help you gain the allegiance of electors and unleash the power of smear campaigns, skewing the populace in your favor.

• Compete head-to-head as John Quincy Adams or Andrew Jackson.
• Take election tiles to strengthen your campaign and disrupt your opponent.
• Use elector allegiance and smear campaigns to influence the contest.
• Employ powerful campaign actions while having the press look the other way.

Success depends on using your campaign tools at the right moment. Press coverage, election tiles, and campaign actions all become part of a struggle to gain votes while preventing your rival from building momentum.

In Revolution of 1828, every decision contributes to the final result of this historic contest. Gain the most votes by the end of the game, and begin your work as America’s seventh President.