Business on the Move
- Designer Andy Page , Pat Smedley
- Publisher The Very Enterprising Community Interest Company
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In Business on the Move, players manage a business transporting goods from China to their domestic market by land, air, and sea. Each turn, players choose between an Air/Sea or Rail/Road move, then proceed through four steps: buying assets, paying costs, drawing cards, and rolling dice to make deliveries. Players can win by fastest delivery, highest profit, or lowest carbon footprint.
Who Is This Game For?
This game targets families and educational groups, suitable from age 9. With seven different difficulty levels, it adapts to various player skills. The 60-minute playtime fits well into a game night with 2 to 9 players.
How It Works
Players pick either an Air/Sea or Rail/Road turn each round. Then they buy new transport assets, pay operational costs, draw a transport card, and roll dice to complete deliveries. The mechanics of Dice Rolling and Track Movement simulate realistic transportation challenges and decisions.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Andy Page and Pat Smedley, Business on the Move uniquely integrates economic, logistical, and environmental decisions without known awards. It features a global map and multiple win conditions emphasizing sustainability and business strategy.
Pro
- Educational focus on economy and sustainability
- Seven difficulty levels for varied player experience
- Multiple win conditions: speed, profit, or carbon footprint
- Combination of Dice Rolling and Track Movement mechanics
Contra
- No solo mode available (2-9 players)
- May be complex for younger or casual players due to economic decisions
- 60-minute playtime requires moderate patience
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set around global trade routes from China to players’ domestic markets, highlighting transport modes by air, sea, rail, and road in an economic and sustainability context.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on the different transport options and choose a winning strategy that fits your play style to guide your decisions.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Business on the Move is designed for 2 to 9 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 60 minutes, suitable for a standard game night.
What prior experience do I need?
Suitable from age 9, it requires some interest in basic economic concepts but adjusts to player skill via seven difficulty levels.
How does this compare to similar games?
It uniquely combines economic, logistical, and environmental aspects with multiple winning paths, unlike pure transport games.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, it’s designed for families from age 9 but assumes some understanding of economic principles.
What mechanic makes it special?
The interplay of Dice Rolling and Track Movement simulates realistic transport decisions.
Fazit
Recommended for players interested in exploring economic and environmental themes through gameplay. Its flexibility in win conditions offers varied strategies but requires some commitment to economic concepts.
