Show Manager

Draft actors from a shifting queue to cast four shows, each judged head-to-head against your rivals' productions.

πŸ‘₯ 2–6 players⏱ approx. 60 minπŸͺ„ A round to warm up10+
β˜… 6.1 Β· BGG #2,511

Who it's for

Players who enjoy drafting and set collection with a competitive edge, and like scoring that depends on beating rivals directly.

Not for you if…

You want solitaire-style building where your score stands alone, or dislike the swing of a rival trumping your show at the last moment.

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Vibe's take

A brisk drafting duel where timing your hires and reading which shows rivals are chasing matters more than raw star power.

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About this game

You are a theater impresario staging four productions, and the talent comes from a constantly shifting queue of actor cards. Draft the performers you need, but pay attention: when a show is finished, it's judged head-to-head against every rival production of the same type, and points are awarded by comparison, not in a vacuum.

Actor queue gets cheaper as cards ageShows scored relative to rival productionsCard play rewards watching what others cast

By the numbers

Players

Best at 5–6 playersWorks with 3–6

Duration

60 min

Ages 10+

Complexity

2.1 / 5 β€” Light

BGG Rating

6.1/10

Rank #2,511

1.9k ratings

Published

1996

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