AAA Simulator
The game industry is a roguelike! Your family has just acquired dozens of new game studios, and YOU'RE the nepo baby in charge of running them. Fire people, grow your network, and do whatever it takes to satisfy "The Board" - and that means maximizing profit!
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17 itemsAbout the Game
"The Board" of Frelgium Water Co. has just acquired a AAA gaming wing under the direction of your aunt Tara, and your dad thinks this is a good opportunity for you to "gain some valuable experience." Your first day as a game studio CEO starts now.
That means your partying days are over, so get up, take some aspirin, and try to wash the stink of booze off your breath. First order of business: Cut costs, increase income, and meet The Board's Quarterly Profit Goals.
Make Profit to Please The Board
Your only goal is to satisfy "The Board" of your parent company so you don’t get fired. If you can’t meet their quarterly profit goal, your run is over. Make it 8 quarters to secure your studio's financial success - and then see what else The Board has in store for you...
Consult Experts to Get Multipliers
Your personal network comprises 100 experts who are the best of the best, and you can unlock more each run. Each one has special abilities that add multipliers to stats like sales, worker productivity, and hype.
Upgrade Your Studio
100 studio upgrades let you fine tune your departments and give synergies to your Experts. If you think your studio's looking a bit drab and boring, just invest a few million dollars and see what happens!
Manage Events
You can't control the games media, but you can control how you react to them. You get to decide whether each random event merits a hiring or firing, which results in unique consequences. Just be careful—your decisions could lead to other events being added to the pool.
Use Consumables Strategically
20 different Favors let you buff certain employees by their department or individually. Manipulate your odds of success with a well-timed purchase.
Lose Everything and Start Again
Eventually, you won't be able to keep up with the cycle of infinite profit—that's just the game industry for you! But don't fret, you'll be able to take your golden parachute and get back on your feet in no time. Your next studio awaits, and the network of experts you've unlocked will be there right alongside you.
