The game comes in a black parliamentary briefcase (cardboard), which opens up as the playing board. This represents parliament, with 28 Australian seats divided between the Government and the Opposition. Additional spaces represent the Prime Minister, Opposition Leaders etc.To quote the rules...The aim of the game is to become a politician (by securing enough votes from the electorate), enter the House Of Representatives, win a majority of Electorates to form a Government, become Senior Cabinet Minister and by winning the required number of votes be declared Prime Minister. - BoardGameGeek