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Executive Decision
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- 90 min
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Business
1998
Rules assistance for Business
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Business
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Business is a board game released in 1998 for 2–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Sid Sackson and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Auction / Bidding, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
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About the game
This is one a very few games released under the Relaxx label, and one of the more recent Sid Sackson games. The title of the game, Business, seems like a bit of a misnomer, because there is little about business in the game. Each turn, a set of colored chips are auctioned off for each player, however, the number of chips and color combinations are different. Players simultaneously bid some of their bankroll to determine what order they'll pick their set. Once all the chips have been awarded, players can cash in sets of chips for the values on cards which change every turn. The player at the end of the game with the largest pile of cash takes the win.
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- Relaxx
Questions and answers
Business supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Business is 45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Business for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Business has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Business belongs to these categories: Economic. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Auction / Bidding, and Simultaneous Action Selection. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Business are: Sid Sackson. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Business as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.