Match categories to seats
Some categories have clear specialist homes, while others are flexible. The role strategy guide lists every weight.
Candidate categories and country pools
Each campaign round joins a curated category with a country pool. Candidates are game pieces in a fictional satire, not ratings or claims about real people.
Open a candidate poolWhat can appear
16 categories across 27 country pools
| Candidate category | Country pools | Curated candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Atheists | 1 | 6 |
| Athletes | 11 | 66 |
| Billionaires | 3 | 18 |
| Chefs | 5 | 30 |
| Comedians | 1 | 6 |
| Dictators | 1 | 6 |
| Military Commanders | 2 | 12 |
| Poets | 4 | 24 |
| Politicians | 17 | 102 |
| Pop Stars | 8 | 48 |
| Porn Stars | 1 | 6 |
| Rappers | 1 | 6 |
| TV Hosts | 2 | 12 |
| Theists | 1 | 6 |
| Thieves | 1 | 6 |
| Wrestlers | 1 | 6 |
Global mix
Countries represented in the draft
Argentina · Australia · Brazil · Canada · China · Egypt · France · Germany · India · Indonesia · Ireland · Italy · Japan · Kenya · Mexico · Nigeria · Pakistan · Philippines · Russia · South Africa · South Korea · Spain · Sweden · Turkey · USA · United Kingdom · Vatican City.
Country variety contributes to the fictional coalition bonus only after the cabinet’s role fit is calculated. See the full score guide for the exact rule.
Use the archive as a guide
Category is strategy, country is context
Do not chase a single name
Classic Draft rewards the cabinet as a whole. A strong candidate can be a poor choice if their category is needed for another open role.
Keep the fiction clear
Names and labels are selected game content. They do not imply political, professional, or personal evaluation, affiliation, or prediction.
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