"Guns or Butter models an international system of five to seven nations with various resources and power. Players in the roles of decision-makers seek to advance the security and economic and political welfare of their countries by means of trade agreements, common markets, military alliances, and even war." Age or grade: Junior high school, high school Materials: Instructor and player manual, game board, Director's Manual 2 Control and Messenger's Manuals 2 Trade Agreement Earnings forms pad of Trade Agreement and Defense Alliance or Common Market Agreement forms 5 Nation Folders with instructions (shields) 25 pin-back buttons (5 for each of 5 nations) 5 nation pies 5 Nation Top Secret pies Approx. 100 plastic chips