Ground Floor (Second Edition)

Spielworxx, Korea Boardgames · Board game · 2018
1–5 · best 5 Solo 90–150 min Weight 3.6/5
7.0 rating Ludopedia
7.3 rating BGG
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RECOMMENDED

For those who enjoy getting their hands dirty building a business from scratch, Ground Floor is a great pick! The second edition is more polished and you can even play it solo.

Highlights
  • Engaging economic strategy
  • Well-implemented solo rules
  • Smart production & upgrades
  • Sharp time management
Keep in mind
  • Initial learning curve
  • Can be a bit slow
  • Moderate language dependency
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Hey board game enthusiasts! Let's talk about Ground Floor, the second edition of this game that puts you in the shoes of an entrepreneur trying to get your startup off the ground. The idea is simple: you have limited time and a tight budget to manage your business. Need to hire staff? Invest in production? Launch a marketing campaign? All of this is possible, but you have to be smart with your time, money, and the information that comes your way. Think of yourself at the top of a skyscraper, but starting from the ground floor, alongside everyone else!

This new version of Ground Floor keeps the essence of the original but has been polished to be more agile and to the point. They've added a new Stock Exchange building, more improvements for your company, and, best of all, rules for playing solo (the famous Automa) and a good portion of the Overfunding Achievements expansion is already included. It's a game that demands planning and foresight, where every decision counts towards building your empire. Get ready to manage resources, allocate workers, and watch your company grow, brick by brick. If you enjoy games with a business theme and a good dose of strategy, Ground Floor might be your next table acquisition!

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Game details

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Digital Implementations: Yucata Misc: LongPack Games Players: Games with Solitaire Rules
Publisher Spielworxx, Korea Boardgames
Designer David Short
Artist Harald Lieske

Frequently Asked Questions

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How many players can participate in Ground Floor?
The game is for 1 to 5 players, so it works well for those who enjoy solo play as well as groups.
What is the average playtime?
Expect 90 to 150 minutes per game. It's a game for dedicating some good time and thinking through strategies.
Is Ground Floor very complex?
With a medium weight of 3.64 (on a BGG scale), it fits into the category of more strategic games, but the second edition aimed for some simplification. It's not an entry-level game, but it's accessible to those with some experience.
Do I need to know English to play?
The second edition has very little text on cards and components, making it considered low language dependency or easily memorizable.
What changed in the second edition?
The second edition brought improvements such as a new Stock Exchange building, more company upgrades, rules for solo play (Automa), and included most of the Overfunding Achievements expansion.
Is it a good game for those who like business simulations?
Absolutely! The focus on managing resources, time, and expanding your company makes it a great option for fans of economic and industry themes.

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