Tech Race is a medium-weight Euro-style strategy game that brings the fast-paced, high-stakes world of tech startups to your tabletop. In Tech Race, players step into the shoes of ambitious startup founders, hiring employees, developing futuristic technologies, and racing to achieve the highest company valuation.
The game takes place over 9 rounds, each comprising 3 phases: Staffing, Action, and Lobbying.
1. Staffing: You hire and train employees to unlock new abilities and build your company. Each employee needs a salary, so keep an eye on your payroll costs!
2. Action: You use your employees’ actions to drive demand, expand your territories, obtain new customers or steal existing ones from your competitors, and collect materials to develop futuristic technologies. These resources are limited, so you may have to bargain with other players!
3. Lobbying: Compete in bidding wars to implement new policies that can earn you rewards or trigger chaotic events. Collusion is not just allowed, it's essential!
The game is for players aged 14 and up, supports 2-5 players, and typically plays in about 90 minutes.
Why you will love Tech Race:Deep Dive Into The Startup World
Tech Race captures the thrill of building a startup with gameplay inspired by real-world tech industry challenges. Designed by Ionah Hang Nguyen, an indie board game designer with an MBA and extensive work experience in business and the tech industry, the game reflects the highs and lows of building a tech company. Learn to manage cash flow, make hiring decisions, adapt to market shifts, and more - all in a way that’s engaging and accessible.
Dynamic Gameplay Mechanics
This medium-weight Euro game is a strategic delight, blending engine building, resource management, trading, and bidding mechanics. It’s designed to strike the ideal balance between depth and accessibility, making it a great fit for both seasoned gamers and newcomers.
Striking Visual Design
WE DO NOT USE AI IN OUR DESIGN. Oksana Mykytiuk, our talented illustrator, brings her incredible skill to Tech Race, crafting stunning visuals that immerse you in the high-stakes world of tech startups. From vivid tech tokens to enchanting character art, every piece adds depth and vibrancy to your gameplay.
Humor That Stands Out
Tech Race isn’t just about strategy - it’s got a cheeky side, too! With parody company names and clever policy cards, we’ve infused plenty of humor to keep your game nights fun and light-hearted.
- Becoming the CEO of a tech startup vying to achieve the highest startup valuation and outwitting competitors
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- action selection — The game takes place over nine rounds, each comprising three phases: Staffing, Action, and Lobbying.
- bidding — Compete in bidding wars to implement new policies.
- employee management — In the Staffing phase, hire and train employees to unlock new abilities and build your company.
- Set Collection — In the action phase, players use employees' actions to drive demand, expand territories, obtain new customers, and collect materials to develop futuristic technologies.
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