Junta

The legendary República de las Bananas serves as the backdrop for Junta, a classic board game that explores the darker side of political power and military dictatorship. In this satirical experience from Pegasus Spiele, players take on the roles of corrupt officials whose primary interests are money and influence. The game begins with the election of a President, who draws a secret budget from the central treasury. It is then up to the President to appoint a six-member cabinet and distribute portions of that budget among them. However, in a land governed by greed, few ministers are ever satisfied with their share, setting the stage for a complex web of intrigue, bribery, and inevitable rebellion.

Negotiation and betrayal are the core mechanics of the Junta experience. When the President’s budget allocation fails to please the cabinet, the disappointed ministers may decide to rehearse a coup. If the President is successfully overthrown, a new leader is elected and the cycle of corruption begins anew. The ultimate goal is not the welfare of the republic, but the size of your personal fortune. Only the money you manage to transfer to your Swiss numbered account before a revolution or assassination occurs is safe toward your final score. This creates a tense environment where you must balance your public duties with the private need to embezzle as much as possible before the tanks roll into the streets.

Brimming with black humour, Junta has remained a staple of the tabletop world for over thirty years, earning high praise for its sharp social commentary and engaging diplomacy. This reissue presents the classic gameplay in a modern box format with refreshed materials, ensuring the components match the high-stakes drama of the capital city. Whether you are leading the military, controlling the secret police, or serving as the Archbishop, your survival depends on your ability to sense a changing political tide. The winner is the player who has accumulated the most wealth in their offshore account, continuing the grand tradition of the world’s most successful, if morally questionable, dictators.

• Satirical Political Gameplay: Experience a unique blend of negotiation, budgeting, and tactical combat in a parody of a corrupt military state.
• Dynamic Cabinet Roles: Take on specialised positions such as the General of the Air Force or the Minister of Internal Security, each with their own unique powers.
• Swiss Bank Account Scoring: Only the funds you successfully hide away are counted at the end, adding a layer of risk-management to your corruption.
• Tactical Coup Mechanics: Engage in a dedicated combat phase where players move troops through the capital to either defend or depose the President.
• Classic Strategy Reissue: Features updated components and a refined presentation of the legendary game praised for its depth and dark humour.