A Witty, Beginner-Friendly Board Game That Turns Political Chaos into Lighthearted Fun.

Red Tape is the only board game that lets you indulge in political chaos by flipping traditional engine-building mechanics on their head, challenging you and your friends to outmaneuver each other with witty, snarky, and beautifully illustrated cards—all while embracing the humor and optimism hidden within the red tape of democracy.

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Reverse Engine Builder

Red Tape turns the classic engine-building concept upside down. Instead of constructing a powerful engine, you’ll delight in dismantling and disrupting your opponents’ plans.

Timely Political Satire

Set in the heart of today’s political climate, Red Tape offers sharp, humorous gameplay that resonates with political wonks, savants, and dilettantes alike. It’s the perfect game for those who appreciate a clever critique of democracy.

Stunning Art & Unique Cards

Each of Red Tape's 100 cards is a work of art, featuring distinct designs, names, and apocryphal historical quotes. This visual richness adds depth and theme to every playthrough.

Quick to Learn, Fun to Master

Red Tape is easy to pick up, taking just 2 minutes to learn. With a balanced mix of luck and skill, even first-time players can snag a victory, making it perfect for everyone from novices to seasoned gamers.

Channel Your Inner Politician

In Red Tape, relish the thrill of breaking deals, targeting rivals, and savoring every moment of chaos. Perfect for those who enjoy a bit of Schadenfreude in their political maneuvers.

How To Play

Each turn you play a policy card and follow the rules on the policy card top to bottom.

Unless you draw a Department

Departments change the rules and add red tape to other players. Once a Department is drawn, your turn stops, and players have to bid to take control of it.

Bidding

To bid, everyone puts cards facedown, and the player with the most Senators wins the bid.

Winning

As Departments add more and more red tape, it’s harder to play Policy cards. You win the game when nobody else can play a single Policy card, except you!