Show Manager
Draft actors from a shifting queue to cast four shows, each judged head-to-head against your rivals' productions.
- Designer
- Dirk Henn
- Published by
- Queen Games
- Editions by
- db-Spiele
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.
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.
Vibe's take
A brisk drafting duel where timing your hires and reading which shows rivals are chasing matters more than raw star power.
Published 1996 · 30 years ago
older than 95% of games
In 2,136 collections
collected more than 34% of games
2–6 players · ages 10+
Best with 5 or 6
about 60 min
longer than 62% of games · typical 30–90 min
Complexity: medium
One warm-up round · 2.1 out of 5 · heavier than 53%
Opinions: usual spread
A normal range of ratings
Language: no text
Playable without the language
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