
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,129
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Sierra West
- 1–4 players
- 40–60 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2019

2018
Rules assistance for Pasaraya: Supermarket Manager
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Pasaraya: Supermarket Manager is a board game released in 2018 for 1–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Seh Hui Leong and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Simulation, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
In the developing suburbs slowly developing itself into a thriving town, being the savvy entrepreneur you are, you noticed a great opportunity to open up a supermarket to not only serve the rapidly growing community but also to profit for the conveniences that you are able to offer. … Or so you think, in Pasaraya: Supermarket Manager you and your friends are entrepreneurs who had the same brilliant idea of opening up a supermarket and vying to become the richest supermarket tycoon in town. The game uses deck building in the context of a business simulation game: each player will start off with some money and inventory cards in the deck and a separate bank pile and supermarket area. In each turn, players would need to purchase inventory, stock up their supermarket, hire staff who bring their strengths into running the business and earn money by fulfilling customer demands. The game introduces twists to the deck building mechanic where money would be return back to the supply when spent, staff cards that be used in two different ways and having to manage resources between their own deck, bank and supermarket. The game rewards players who knows how to best manage the constant flux of their decks, plan their turns and make the best use of the hand they are given.
Pasaraya: Supermarket Manager supports 1–4 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 Pasaraya: Supermarket Manager is 60–90 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 Pasaraya: Supermarket Manager for ages 14 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.
Pasaraya: Supermarket Manager has a complexity rating of 2.4 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.
Pasaraya: Supermarket Manager belongs to these categories: Card Game and Economic. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Simulation, and Solo / Solitaire Game. 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 Pasaraya: Supermarket Manager are: Seh Hui Leong. 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 Pasaraya: Supermarket Manager 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.