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Captains of Industry

by Michael R. Keller · Tasty Minstrel Games

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Players3–5
Time90–150m
ComplexityMedium-Heavy
Age13+

About the game

What is Captains of Industry?

As a captain of industry in the suitably titled game Captains of Industry, you will vie for domination in the cutthroat arena of the marketplace. To do this, you will: Build facilities to control supply, Develop real estate to manipulate demand, Invest in technology to increase efficiency, Complete hidden agendas to secure your legacy, and Undercut the competition to dominate the marketplace! You will depend on your opponents to fuel your expansion as they exploit your production for theirs. Supply and demand are king in this player-driven marketplace!

How it plays

Mechanics

Area Majority / InfluenceCommodity Speculation

On the shelf

Categories

EconomicIndustry / Manufacturing

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