Algae Inc.
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Algae
🧪 Deep strategy, real environmental impact.
Algae is an environmental strategy board game in which you manage a division of a biotech company specializing in the production of bioplastics, biodiesel, and algae-based cosmetics.
📦 Optimize your production line, hire engineers and scientists, develop new technologies, and conquer new locations across Europe. But beware: every department is racing to achieve maximum results... and merit!
🧠 An advanced management experience with high complexity and great replayability , perfect for lovers of tableau building, multi-processing and long-term strategic decisions.
Sustainability and ambition meet in a game that rewards precision, efficiency, and long-term vision.
Board game details
- Number of players: 1-4
- Game length: 90-120 minutes
- Recommended age: 14+
- Designer: Julia Thiemann
- Illustrator: Maxime Sarthou
- Publisher: Cranio Creations
- Edition language: Italian
Algae Inc.
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🐸 HOW TO PLAY
1 Each player manages an asymmetric department of a company that transforms algae into products such as bioplastics, cosmetics, biofuels, and food.
2 The game takes place over 20 turns, divided into 4 workweeks. Each day, you plan your actions on a shared board, selecting paths that determine your staff's activities.
3 You use engineers, scientists, and operators to improve production, optimize machinery, and unlock bonuses, tailoring your strategy to the unique characteristics of your department.
4 The processed algae are exported to European cities, competing for contracts and bonuses available only to those who arrive first.
At the end of the 4 weeks, the points earned from contracts, deliveries, and achieved objectives are added up . The player with the most points wins.
📦 BOX CONTENTS
- 1 Map board
- 4 double-layer side panels
- 4 Double-layer department boards
- 1 Action Board Frame
- 1 Shift Counter
- 6 PV bands
- 12 Weekend Bonus Bands
- 21 Action Bands
- 15 Goal tiles
- 48 Staff cards
- 8 Team Improvement tiles
- 3 Export Bonus tiles
- 16 City Question tokens
- 8 Capital Demand tokens
- 4 cubes Capacity
- 2 By-Product tanks
- 32 City Bonus tokens
- 1 Shift Counter
- 1 First Player token
- 32 Coins
- 12 Banknotes
- 16 Freelance Engineer tokens
- 16 Market Value tokens
- 15 Wild Action tokens
- 25 Choice Action tokens
- 44 Engineering tiles
- 48 Science tiles
- 16 Combo tiles
- 36 Contract cards
- 40 Export tiles/2x
- 4 Supervisors
- 4 PV disks
- 40 Export disks
- 40 Finish Line Tokens
- 4 Science cubes
- 4 Energy cubes
- 55 cubes of seaweed
- 4 Science cards
- 1 Regulation
- 4 Department Guides
Turn algae into innovation and lead your business to sustainable success!
Algae Inc. – The management game that puts you in control of the industry of the future!
Created by Julia Thiemann and Christoph Waage , and published by Cranio Creations , Algae Inc. throws you into the heart of a cutting-edge industry.
In this strategic management game , you will take on the role of director of one of the four departments of a pioneering company in the transformation of algae into innovative products: from cosmetics to bioplastics, from biofuels to food.
Each department offers a unique challenge, requiring careful planning , resource optimization, and the management of a team of operators, engineers, and scientists.
Your decisions will impact your company's production, exports, and reputation throughout Europe.
Algae Inc. is a compelling challenge for those who love deep, thematic games, where every choice matters and strategy is the key to success.
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I giochi da tavolo non servono a passare il tempo. Servono a viverlo meglio. – La Rana Saggia
Ogni regola è un’opportunità nascosta. Scoprila con occhi nuovi. – Il Girino Curioso
Non so come ho vinto. Ma è stato divertentissimo. Rigioca, se hai il coraggio. – La Ranarock Ribelle
Una buona mossa è silenziosa. La vittoria, inevitabile. – Ranaldo Stratega
Non serve vincere per giocare bene. Serve giocare per stare bene. – Zio Rospo Zen
I giochi da tavolo non servono a passare il tempo. Servono a viverlo meglio. – La Rana Saggia
Ogni regola è un’opportunità nascosta. Scoprila con occhi nuovi. – Il Girino Curioso
Non so come ho vinto. Ma è stato divertentissimo. Rigioca, se hai il coraggio. – La Ranarock Ribelle
Una buona mossa è silenziosa. La vittoria, inevitabile. – Ranaldo Stratega
Non serve vincere per giocare bene. Serve giocare per stare bene. – Zio Rospo Zen
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