The Game of Powers is a 'roll and move' design coupled with an 'economic light' engine. Each player represents a World Bank that is trying to annex as many World Powers (countries) as possible. The player that has secured the greatest power by the end of the game is declared the winner. Source: Taken from the introduction found in the rulebook. The Game of Powers was originally developed in the Melbourne suburb of St Kilda by local residents in 1939 and successfully manufactured and sold by John Sands Pty Ltd (Melbourne) during WWII.