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The Exciting New Game of the Kennedys

1961

The Exciting New Game of the Kennedys

2–6 players · 30 min

In the Exciting Game of the Kennedys, players each assume the role of one member of the Kennedy clan and strive with each other in a contest for national prominence.

Game equipment includes:

 6 pawns
 2 dice
 72 Turn of Events cards
 36 Category cards
 36 Official Blank cards
 Instruction sheet
 game board
 play money

The earlier "Harrison and Winter" version of the game features a more prototypical looking game board (fewer colors, less artwork) and cards with uncut corners. When Transco bought the rights to the game, they upgraded the board art and slightly upgraded the cards.

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