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How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Milton Bradley · 1963
2–60 min10+ yrs2.0/5 complexity5.5 BGG47Family
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Game is set in The Office and hinging on secretary jokes, gender-related anxieties and workplace stereotypes. "SHEnannigans" cards are limited to female players, while "Secretary" cards can only be held by men.

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How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying box art
official art · Milton Bradley

Game is set in The Office and hinging on secretary jokes, gender-related anxieties and workplace stereotypes. "SHEnannigans" cards are limited to female players, while "Secretary" cards can only be held by men. Cards show young secretaries try to suck up to their bosses, while older secretaries bear the legend, "She can type... and the wife likes her." Declares on box front, "This is NOT a serious game!" Interesting portrait of an era, but dated and sexist by current standards.

Based on / inspired by Shepherd Mead's 1952 book and the successful 1961 Broadway musical by the same name (the musical and boardgame share cover graphics).

Board spaces include "Advertising Office," "Conference Room," "Coffee Break Area" and "Executive Suite."

Includes board, markers (3 men, 3 women) cards (61 total, including 2 "Investigation" and 2 "Shake Up"), and dice.

game anatomy
Complexity2.0 / 5
BGG rating5.5 / 10
Vibe
Family
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
0 min
Players
2–6
Recommended age
10+ yrs
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How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is played by 2–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying take?
A game of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying takes about 0 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying for?
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is recommended from age 10.
Q7How complex is How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying?
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.0 out of 5.
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