The top seat
How to Pick the Best President in 195-0
The President is the seat with the highest ceiling. Politicians sit at weight 58 — the largest number on any weight table — and a Dictator at 56 is nearly as strong. Both trigger the top-tier +11 combo bonus.
The weight table — President fits
Each category has a weight that converts to a 0–100 fit. The gold bar is the role's best category; the marked worst is the one to avoid.
| Category | Weight | Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Politicians★ | 58 | 100% |
| Dictators★ | 56 | 96% |
| Theists★ | 51 | 85% |
| Military Commanders | 50 | 83% |
| Billionaires | 48 | 78% |
| TV Hosts | 30 | 39% |
| Comedians | 26 | 30% |
| Athletes | 24 | 26% |
| Pop Stars | 24 | 26% |
| Atheists | 22 | 22% |
| Rappers | 20 | 17% |
| Chefs | 18 | 13% |
| Poets | 16 | 9% |
| Thieves | 16 | 9% |
| Porn Starsworst | 12 | 0% |
Bonus, penalties, and the authority rule
Combo bonus
+11 / +8No joke penalty
No category in this seat is penalized. You can afford a strange pick here without losing points.
President is a authority seat in the no-authority rule: if your five picks include no Politician, Dictator, or Military Commander anywhere, the game multiplies your entire score by 0.65.
The ideal President
A Politician (58) or a Dictator (56) is the pick. Both grant the +11 top-tier bonus, and either one also satisfies the no-authority rule, so your cabinet is never penalized for a lack of politicians, dictators, or commanders.
A Military Commander (50) or Billionaire (48) is the clean second tier, worth +8. Theists (51) score higher than both in raw weight, but fall outside the bonus tiers — still a solid President if you want the authority without needing the combo.
Why the President earns its pick
Because the top-tier bonus and the authority requirement point to the same categories, the President is the most efficient place to spend a strong candidate. A Politician here gives you the +11 and keeps the whole cabinet safe from the ×0.65 multiplier — two rewards for one pick.
Do not save your best authority figure for later. The President is where the bonus pays out, and the General and Treasurer already have their own specialist picks.
Who to avoid as President
Porn Stars (12), Poets and Thieves (16), and Chefs (18) are the weakest fits. They pay no penalty, but the lost weight is real, and you are burning the seat with the widest range on a joke.
A Comedian or Pop Star President is a strong narrative but a weak build. If you want that joke, spend it on the Vice President, where the range is much smaller and the cost far lower.
FAQ — picking a good pick
Q1.What is the best category for President in 195-0?
Politicians (58) and Dictators (56) are the best, each worth a +11 combo bonus. Military Commanders and Billionaires are the +8 second tier.
Q2.Does the President count as an authority figure?
Yes. A Politician or Dictator President satisfies the no-authority rule, which prevents the game from multiplying your whole score by 0.65.
Q3.When should I draft my President?
In rounds 3–4, after the penalized General and Treasurer seats are secured. The President is a bonus seat, so it should be filled with a high-value candidate left over.