Studio Empire is a 1-4 player strategic worker placement game where players compete to greenlight ambitious projects, recruit top-tier talent, manage tight budgets, and navigate production pitfalls to create legendary films.
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As rival Executive Producers at the same Studio, players compete to secure the top job: Studio President. Deploy your underpaid, overworked executive assistant meeples to snatch top talent and outmaneuver your rivals to create box office hits.
With 313 cards shaping your studio’s fate, no two games are ever the same. Endless film projects, unique perks, and unpredictable production disasters ensure that every playthrough is a fresh Hollywood saga waiting to unfold!
Your studio’s future is shaped by the choices you make. Every placement on the Studio Lot—big or small—can be the difference between box office glory or a forgotten flop.
Our cinematic tutorial gets you playing in minutes, walking you through your first big production step by step. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or a rookie director, you’ll be greenlighting films and running the studio like a pro in no time!
Manage your budget wisely and strike clever deals to secure funding for the top talent.
A Star Actress may be Perfect - she has the charisma and chops, but do you have 6 million to play her?
Maybe after a product placement deal...
Whether you have a quick hour or a full game night, Studio Empire lets you play at your own pace. Choose from three distinct game lengths, and if time runs short, the Cliffhanger Save System lets you pause and pick up where you left off — just like a classic Hollywood serial!
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At the awards ceremony you think you’ve secured your path to victory with a Best Director Win, but a rival takes an unexpected turn and sells two movies to a streaming service. In the race for Studio President, there’s more than one way to win.
Worker placement & resource management with dynamic market place and locations
Deep industry theme with real-world filmmaking mechanics and pitfalls
Every Film is your Passion Project – Name your Movies, shape the story, focus on top notch acting, special effects or revive an old genre
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