Startups & Beyond

2 - 4 Players 60 - 90 minutes Medium

Area Majority / Influence, Auction/Bidding, Events, Income, Investment, Loans, Market, Card Drafting, Roles with Asymmetric Information, Simultaneous Action Selection, Worker Placement

Economic, Industry / Manufacturing, Negotiation

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

In the competitive world of startups, it's not just about the victories, but also about learning from the challenges and failures. Startups & Beyond drops you into this ruthless environment, where you'll take on the role of a founder of a product company, navigating the highs and lows of building a resilient economic engine. With 2 to 4 players, you'll simultaneously plan and execute your strategies, choosing from different product categories with varying manufacturing costs and lead times, and deciding whether to redesign or diversify to stay ahead of the competition. As you play through 8 quarters, spanning 2 years, you'll need to balance your spending, raise funds from investors or take out bank loans, and snag the best talent from the market to drive your product, marketing, and sales strategies. Every action has a cost, and it's up to you to discover hacks and overcome roadblocks to maximize your end game scoring. With a mix of worker placement, card drafting, economics, and engine building mechanisms, Startups & Beyond offers a thrilling and challenging experience that's perfect for fans of economic and industry-themed games. Released in 2021, this game is easy to learn for those familiar with board games, and offers 60 to 90 minutes of engaging gameplay.