Management
- Designer Charles S. Roberts
- Publisher The Avalon Hill Game Co
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In Management, you take on the role of a corporate president managing your own company. You analyze market conditions, outsmart your competition, and operate factories and warehouses efficiently. The game simulates economic processes through auctions, trading, and commodity speculation. With 2 to 4 players, it offers a strategic business management experience.
Who Is This Game For?
Suitable for players aged 12 and up, Management is a medium-length (about 90 minutes) game aimed at enthusiasts of economic simulations. It requires strategic thinking and patience, rather than being a casual family game.
How It Works
The core mechanics include Auction / Bidding, Commodity Speculation, and Trading. Players bid on commodities, trade with each other, and manage factories and warehouses to run their businesses profitably. Paper-and-Pencil elements support the economic simulation. Player Elimination adds competitive tension.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Charles S. Roberts, a pioneer in strategy games, Management is an early business simulation from Avalon Hill released in 1960. It stands out for combining auctions with market analysis and is part of the Theme: Business/Management family, offering a classic economic gameplay experience.
Pro
- Early business simulation from 1960
- Combines Auction / Bidding with Commodity Speculation
- Strategic depth through market analysis and trading
- Suitable for 2 to 4 players with medium playtime
Contra
- No solo mode available
- Requires economic understanding and patience
- Not suitable for families or beginners
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game places you in the role of a corporate leader managing factories and warehouses in an economic environment without a specific historical period.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on carefully observing market conditions and plan your bids and trades thoughtfully.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Management is designed for 2 to 4 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
The game typically lasts about 90 minutes, allowing for a medium-length session.
What prior experience do I need?
The game targets players interested in economic simulations and strategic thinking.
How does this compare to similar games?
Management combines early mechanics like Auction / Bidding with market analysis and trading, making it a classic business simulation.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity and age recommendation of 12+, it is more suited for experienced players than families.
What mechanic makes it special?
Its combination of Auction / Bidding with Commodity Speculation and Trading defines the gameplay.
Fazit
Management is a historically significant economic simulation requiring strategic market analysis. It is recommended for players who appreciate medium-length, complex business games.
