Simulate the Industrial Revolution by running factories and manipulating stock values in one of gaming's deepest economic experiences.
Vibe's take
economic simulation depth, stock market pressure, industrial optimization, punishing decisions
Who it's for
Heavy economic game devotees who want a true industrial simulation where stock manipulation and factory management intertwine.
Not for you if…
You need games under three hours or prefer accessible economic games over detailed simulations.
Run factories in 18th-century England where every penny matters and the stock market determines your victory. Arkwright simulates the Industrial Revolution with punishing economic detail: hire workers, automate production, adjust prices, and manage quality while competitors undercut your market share. The goal is not profit but stock value, creating fascinating tensions between reinvesting in your business and driving up share prices. One of the deepest economic simulations in board gaming.
Players
Duration
120–240 min
Ages 14+
Complexity
4.6 / 5 — Very HeavyBGG Rating
6.7/10
Rank #850
2.7k ratings
Published
2014
Language
Some text
Designed by
Stefan Risthaus
Published by
Rawstone, Maldito Games, Enjoy Game, Spielworxx, Capstone Games
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Simulate the Industrial Revolution by running factories and manipulating stock values in one of gaming's deepest economic experiences.
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