Pre-Order Deadline: May 8, 2026
Expected Street Date: June 26, 2026

Media Kit

MSRP: $60.00
Product Code: ESSENTIAL
Barcode: 8908024255005
Manufactured in: India
Product Dimensions: 13.8 x 8.3 x 3.2 in.
Product Weight: 4.4 lbs
Case Quantity: 4
Case Dimensions: TBA
Case Weight: 17.8 lbs

Players: 3-5 • Playing Time: 60 • Age: 14+

SHASN is an epic game of politics, ethics, and strategy for 3–5 players. Influence voters, capture territories, gerrymander districts, and maybe even betray your morals to win.

Players are thrown into the middle of an election campaign where they build a tableau of Ideologies. As the game progresses, they must choose whether to stay true to their beliefs or reshape them to suit their ambitions. In this game of trading, coercion, and strategy, players must do whatever it takes to survive and dominate.

The Ultimate Political Strategy Experience
SHASN: Essential Edition is the award-winning political strategy board game designed by Zain Memon and produced by Anand Gandhi. Blending ethics, ideology, and tactical decision-making, SHASN offers players a deeply engaging election simulation where every choice impacts the fate of the nation.

Engaging Election Gameplay
Players take on the role of politicians contesting a national election, debating policies, earning resources, influencing voters, capturing regions, and deploying strategic powers. The gameplay combines area control, resource management, and negotiation, creating a tense and competitive table experience.

USA Campaign Deck Included
This Essential edition includes the USA Campaign Deck, allowing players to explore election dynamics within an American political setting. (Note: Other regional decks are not included in this edition.)

High Replayability
Variable ideology building, policy combinations, and power strategies ensure that no two games play the same, supporting strong repeat play and long-term engagement.

Critically Acclaimed Title
SHASN has received multiple industry awards and international critical recognition, making it a proven performer in hobby and strategy board game markets.

This product includes AI-generated art.