# Incorporated

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2016
- **BGG Rating**: 7.2
- **BGG Rank**: #8511
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 80-180 min
- **Weight**: 3.95 / 5
- **Designers**: Can Adatepe
- **Artists**: Cem Akkartal, Sebastian Koziner
- **Publishers**: (Self-Published), TCA Games
- **Categories**: Economic, Political
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Auction / Bidding, Stock Holding, Variable Player Powers, Worker Placement

## Verdict
If you love corporate strategy games with high tension, this is your next step.Territorial controlDynamic marketRisky decisionsPolitical interactionLong playtimeMedium to high complexityHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Incorporated puts you in the boardroom of a multinational CEO who will do anything to maximize profit, even if that means invading countries, taking on debt, or sabotaging rivals. The game simulates a constantly shifting global market where industries rise, interest rates fluctuate, and economic crises can topple your empire. You buy smaller companies on the stock market, finance projects with loans, and wield “superpowers” to gain an edge in strategic regions. Every choice matters: a misallocated worker can cost dearly, while a bidding war can drain your resources. The political landscape also plays a role—lobbying governments, securing subsidies, and participating in global auctions are tactics that can change market direction. Unlike a chessboard, you don’t care about the grand world arena unless your profits are at stake. The Area Majority/Influence mechanic makes territorial control vital, while the Stock Holding mechanic lets you profit from market fluctuations. The game blends strategic planning, negotiation, and a dash of luck, delivering a high‑tension, unpredictable experience that mixes economics, politics, and business.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
2 to 4 players.

### What is the typical game length?
Between 80 and 180 minutes.

### What is the complexity level?
Medium to high, with many intertwined mechanics.

### What are the main components?
Board, worker tokens, action cards, money tokens, stock tokens, and market pieces.

### Who is this game for?
For those who enjoy economics, politics, and corporate strategy with deep decision‑making.

### How does the Area Majority/Influence mechanic work?
Players place workers in board areas; the player with the majority of tokens in an area earns points or resources.