In this game, each player tries to "reduce the national deficit" by the highest amount possible. Players do this by "introducing bills;" playing sets of cards that, if passed by Congress, will reduce the national debt (and increase the player's score). Player pawns (such as the Liberal, the Conservative, and the Lobbyist) have different powers that may help or hinder as the players serve out their 4-year term. The player who reduces the deficit by the greatest amount wins the game.