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The Manhattan Project: Energy Empire

Power your nation's rise while the planet pays the price

👥 1–5 players⏱ approx. 120 min🪄 Takes some learning12+
🧩 Solo mode★ 7.1 · BGG #364

Who it's for

Engine-building fans who want a thematic wrapper around their optimization. Solo mode is particularly well-designed for solitaire gamers.

Not for you if…

Not for players who want direct confrontation or light rules. The pollution mechanic can feel punishing if you ignore it.

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Vibe's take

Thematic, crunchy, satisfying, thought-provoking

About this game

Engine-building game where nations compete to power their growing economies through various energy sources. Place workers, roll dice for resources, and manage pollution as you develop industry, government, and commerce while the global environment deteriorates.

Engine builderSolo modeEnvironmental themeWorker placement

Get it

from €222

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Mechanics

IncomeSolo / Solitaire GameMarketMulti-Use CardsTagsVariable Set-upContractsEventsOpen DraftingTrack MovementWorker PlacementEnd Game BonusesVariable Player PowersDie Icon ResolutionDice RollingWorker Placement, Different Worker Types

Categories

EnvironmentalEconomicIndustry / ManufacturingDice
By the numbers

Players

Best at 4 playersWorks with 1–5

Duration

60–120 min

Ages 12+

Complexity

3.0 / 5 — Medium

BGG Rating

7.1/10

Rank #364

6.6k ratings

Published

2016

Language

Moderate text

Designed by

Tom Jolly, Luke Laurie

Published by

Doit Games, Minion Games, Playfun Games

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