I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me

No 10: Full Confidence, a mobile game developed by Benjamin Brewis in Manchester, has recently ascended to the top spot on Apple's paid games chart, surpassing Minecraft's popularity. The game puts players in the role of a British Prime Minister, navigating a series of political scenarios to maintain their position in power. The game features four factions - the cabinet, backbenchers, the media, and the public - that must be balanced to succeed.

Players make decisions across more than 300 scenarios, each impacting the factions differently. Despite the absurdity of some scenarios, Brewis drew inspiration from real-life events, such as the spider threat scandal and the infamous fridge incident involving Boris Johnson. In the author's own attempt at playing as prime minister, Verity Grimshaw, she managed to survive for only one year and nine months, ultimately losing due to a cabinet minister's resignation and a press release from a disgruntled cabinet member.

The game's creator believes that the frequent turnover of UK prime ministers and increasing presence of politics on social media have contributed to the popularity of such games. Several other games focusing on Westminster's politics, such as Fantasy Parliament and UK Politics Simulator, have also emerged in recent years.