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The Administrative Waltz

The Administrative Waltz

Ariel Productions Ltd · 1976
2–860 min12+ yrs3.4 BGG29
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Components: Board 8 x Playing Pieces 1 x Letter Bag containing 98 letter tiles 4 x Scorecards 54 x Progress Cards 52 x Reference Cards 65 x Manipulator cards 44 x Bonus Cards The player's aim is to reach the pinnacle of their pyramid first.

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The Administrative Waltz box art
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Components:

Board 8 x Playing Pieces 1 x Letter Bag containing 98 letter tiles 4 x Scorecards 54 x Progress Cards 52 x Reference Cards 65 x Manipulator cards 44 x Bonus Cards

The player's aim is to reach the pinnacle of their pyramid first. To do this, they have to perform The Administrative Waltz, by progressing through the various qualifying zones, positions and levels, and manipulating his opponents to retard their progress. This performance simulates the bureaucratic rise to success, which is dependent on no one particular attribute, being achieved through a five-point plan which comprises... -Qualifications (formal educational qualifications)

  • Progressions (promotion - sometimes through merit, other times through luck)
  • References (opinions from superiors/colleagues)
  • Manipulations (tactical play and actions to advance oneself to the detriment of others)
  • Bonuses (Incentives and fringe benefits)

There are two versions of play for "The Administrative Waltz"- a lengthier and a shorter version. The game The Administrative Waltz is a game inspired by a satirical book of the same name. (The Administrative Waltz- G. Stringer & M. Wallace- 1976)

game anatomy
BGG rating3.4 / 10
Play time
60 min
Players
2–8
Recommended age
12+ yrs
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Q3How do you play The Administrative Waltz?
The Administrative Waltz is a dice game, for 2–8 players, taking ~60 minutes, featuring point to point movement. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about The Administrative Waltz — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does The Administrative Waltz support?
The Administrative Waltz is played by 2–8 players.
Q5How long does a game of The Administrative Waltz take?
A game of The Administrative Waltz takes about 60 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is The Administrative Waltz for?
The Administrative Waltz is recommended from age 12.

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