Smartphone Inc.

Step into the thrilling world of technology and innovation in Smartphone Inc., where you take on the role of a CEO at the forefront of the smartphone revolution. This is your chance to steer one of the largest smartphone-producing companies at a time when these devices are just beginning to change the world.

As you navigate through an engaging economic simulation Eurogame, you will dive deep into research and development, expand your factory operations, build a global office network, and strategically outmaneuver your competitors. Your goal? To emerge as the most profitable and successful smartphone company on the planet.

Gameplay Overview: In Smartphone Inc., players engage in a tactical five-round competition where they carefully program decisions regarding pricing, production, research, and expansion. Each round is structured with eight distinct phases: planning, pricing, production, development, research, expansion, selling, and profit collection.

Planning Phase: Start strong by overlaying ("patching") your two plan cards and development tiles to decide your strategies for the upcoming year. The choices you make here will shape your actions for the rest of the round.

Pricing Phase: Set your smartphone prices according to your plans. A lower price might get you into the market faster, but a higher price could yield greater profits—choose wisely!

Production Phase: Produce the smartphones you'll sell, staying ahead of your rivals as you gear up for the next steps.

Development Phase: Expand your strategic options by acquiring new development tiles that will enhance your planning capabilities in future games.

Research Phase: Discover groundbreaking technologies that not only boost your smartphone sales but also grant you special abilities to outshine your opponents.

Expansion Phase: Open new offices in neighboring regions, expanding your reach and paving the way for future growth.

Sale Phase: Capitalize on your production and sell your smartphones where your offices are located. But beware of the competition—if your price is too high, you risk being undercut by rivals!

Profit Phase: Finally, reap the rewards of your hard work. Sell prices from your smartphones generate income, and those who dominate sales in specific regions earn bonuses for controlling the lucrative accessory market. After each round, watch as all sold smartphones are removed from the map, signaling the start of a new challenge.

After five exhilarating rounds, the player with the wealthiest portfolio will claim victory as the ultimate titan of the smartphone industry. Are you ready to rise to the top in Smartphone Inc.? Join the race for technological dominance today!