Corporate America

Nothing Sacred Games · Board game · 2013
3–6 · best 5, 6 90–120 min Weight 2.2/5
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7.2 rating BGG
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RECOMMENDED

Fans of negotiation games with dark humor will adore Corporate America. It's Monopoly meets House of Cards, but with more betrayals per minute.

Highlights
  • Hilariously cutthroat deals
  • Perfect satirical theme
  • Nonstop player interaction
  • High replay value
Keep in mind
  • Too mean for sensitive players
  • Requires lively group
  • Unofficial translation
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About the game

What you do in a play session

In *Corporate America*, you're not playing to save the world — you're playing to own it with a smile and a stack of cash. This negotiation-heavy political satire casts you as a mega-corporation willing to do anything: bribe politicians, manipulate consumers, even elect a puppet president. The goal? Rake in more dough than anyone else by game's end, naturally! The game unfolds in four delightfully shady phases: *Wall Street* has you founding absurd companies (think 'Trius' or 'Oggle Search') in industries like tech or luxury. *Main Street* lets you play consumer cards to drive sales — or slip a rival some 'incentives' to help your business. The *Campaign Trail* is where things get wild: everyone secretly bids to make their candidate president (the dirtier the better). The winner gets special powers during *Capitol Hill*, where they can rewrite game rules with new legislation... or break every campaign promise. Expect 2 hours of laughter, betrayal, and unapologetic corporate cynicism. Pro tip: don't play with friends who hold grudges.

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Best player count

BGG community vote

3–6 players
3 OK
4 REC
5 BEST
6 BEST

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Country: USA Crowdfunding: Kickstarter
Publisher Nothing Sacred Games
Designer Teale Fristoe
Artist Chrissy Fellmeth, Karen Siebald, Slim Mittens

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Frequently Asked Questions

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5 questions
Best player count?
5-6 players ideal — more people = more chaos and ridiculous deals.
Family-friendly?
Only if your family enjoys Thanksgiving arguments. Best for friends with thick skin.
How long does it take?
About 2 hours, but may run longer if everyone cheats shamelessly.
Need political knowledge?
None. The game is satire, not a serious simulation.
Is there a Portuguese version?
Only fan-made translations, but text is minimal and easy to memorize.

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