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Sat, 15 Aug 2026

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me

Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart

* A mobile game called No 10: Full Confidence has topped Apple's paid games chart, beating Minecraft.
* The game, developed by Benjamin Brewis in Manchester, simulates UK politics and allows players to take on the role of prime minister.
* Players must balance the moods of four factions - cabinet, backbenchers, media, and public - through a series of parliamentary scenarios.
* The game's creator says he was inspired to start developing it during the tumultuous period of UK politics in 2025-26.
* Other games based on Westminster's wheeling and dealing include Fantasy Parliament and UK Politics Simulator.
* The game's accuracy has been praised by civil servants, with one saying "it's exactly like this, but worse".
* Players have reported staying in power for up to 157 years in the game.