Full Confidence puts you in prime minister's shoes
A mobile game titled 'No 10: Full Confidence' has topped Apple's paid charts, challenging players to manage the complex political factions of the UK government. Developed by Benjamin Brewis, the game uses real-world political absurdity and scenarios to simulate the challenges of being a prime minister.
Why it matters
The success of this game highlights a growing interest in political simulation and the influence of real-world political volatility on popular culture.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Laura Cress Technology reporter Sleepy Boy Games Players in the prime minister simulator No 10: Full Confidence must balance the moods of factions including their cabinet and the media A mobile game made by a developer in Manchester has recently beaten the global phenomenon Minecraft to top Apple's paid games chart.
Its success is perhaps even more surprising given its subject matter - UK politics.
No 10: Full Confidence by Benjamin Brewis sees players take on the role of prime minister, making decisions through a wave of parliamentary scenarios and trying to remain in power for as long as possible.
The success of Brewis's app, and the creation of others like it, suggests the dramatic recent ebb and flow of Westminster may have inspired a popular new sub-genre.
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