# Power Struggle

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2009
- **BGG Rating**: 7.0
- **BGG Rank**: #2140
- **Players**: 3-5 (Best with: 5)
- **Duration**: 105 min
- **Weight**: 3.36 / 5
- **Designers**: Bauldric & Friends, Maximilian Maria Thiel
- **Artists**: Fréderic Bertrand, Lars-Arne "Maura" Kalusky
- **Publishers**: eggertspiele, IELLO, Z-Man Games
- **Categories**: Humor, Negotiation
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Bribery

## Verdict
Fans of corporate games with a comedic twist will fall in love with Power Struggle.Fun area controlStrategic briberyHilarious event cardsBalanced gameplayCorporate humor themeRequires attention to detailModerate complexityLong game timeModerate language dependencyRECOMMENDED

## Description
Power Struggle is a corporate-themed game that pits you in a race to secure four of the six available victory points. Rather than simulating real-world business, the game focuses on dominating influence and majority tracks by placing colored cubes in columns to show who’s in control. Each round kicks off with a directors’ meeting, where the company chairman changes and department heads are named based on who holds the majority in each column. Those heads receive salary bonuses and advantage cards that can be used to move cubes, buy shares, or cut costs. The communications card sets the order of event cards, which bring funny scenarios and shift the game’s state—from a broken office game table to canceled vacations—affecting employee satisfaction and your chances to earn points. During each event, players choose an action: hire, relocate cubes, use an advantage, or offer a bribe. Bribery is the most controversial mechanic: accepting a bribe gives you more power but also raises your corruption score, while refusing costs you a majority cube. The blend of area control, negotiation, and bribery creates a strategic game where careful manipulation of opportunities is key to victory. Humor lies in the event cards and the contrast between the corporate theme and the playful gameplay, making Power Struggle a title that satisfies both business‑game lovers and those looking for a lighter, competitive experience.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
The game supports 3 to 5 players.

### What is the typical playtime?
A game usually lasts about 105 minutes.

### What is the difficulty level?
The difficulty is moderate, requiring attention to detail and solid negotiation strategies.

### What components are included?
Components include colored cubes, event cards, advantage cards, scoring tracks, and money tokens.

### Does the game require translation?
Yes, the cards are in English, but translation sheets are available for Portuguese players.

### Who is the target audience?
It’s ideal for players who enjoy corporate-themed games, humor, and strategic negotiation.

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