A new computer game titled *No 10: Full Confidence* offers players the opportunity to navigate the complex and often unforgiving challenges of serving as the United Kingdom’s prime minister. Developed by Benjamin Brewis, the game seeks to emulate the high-pressure decisions faced by the country’s leaders, from political crises to public relations dilemmas.

Players encounter various scenarios that mirror real-world issues, such as how to respond to a London Underground strike, whether to back unions, management, or appoint an independent mediator. They must also manage sudden fiscal crises, deciding whether to cut public services, revise manifesto commitments, or cancel infrastructure projects to avoid economic instability. Other challenges include handling ministerial scandals by choosing between defending party members, initiating investigations, or taking swift disciplinary action.

Diplomatic incidents make up part of the game’s scenarios. Players must decide how to react if relations with foreign leaders sour, weighing options such as issuing apologies, offering public clarifications, or standing firm on contentious statements. The game also incorporates lighthearted yet topical events, including managing an overpopulation of parakeets in suburban London with options ranging from inaction to a controversial extermination order.

The gameplay requires players to maintain support from key political actors, including backbench MPs, Cabinet ministers, the media, and the public. Each group’s approval is tracked as a percentage, and losing total support from any one faction results in the premature end of a player’s tenure. The game’s creator drew inspiration from recent periods of accelerated prime ministerial turnover, reflecting on the rapid succession of leadership in Downing Street.

In test runs by a political correspondent who played twice, the player was ousted by the media despite retaining strong parliamentary support, highlighting the media’s critical but sometimes debated role in a prime minister’s survival. This outcome contrasts with the view held by some politicians that parliamentary colleagues present the greater threat to a leader’s position.

The game is priced at £2.99 and has recently topped Apple’s computer game charts. It employs a time-limited decision-making format, requiring players to respond rapidly to each scenario, a mechanic intended to mirror the real-life pressure faced by those in high office. Some tasks are drawn from actual political anecdotes, such as Conservative Chief Whip Gavin Williamson’s pet tarantula and Boris Johnson’s attempts to avoid media attention.

Overall, *No 10: Full Confidence* offers a mix of serious political challenges and satirical moments, providing users with insight into the demanding and fast-paced nature of prime ministerial decision-making. While the game is designed for entertainment, it underscores the fragile balance of maintaining support across multiple fronts in British politics.