Pret-a-Porter Portal Games Sp. z oo Fashion Industry Business Strategy Board Game, English Version, Economic Strategy Game, 12 Rounds of Yearly Play, Aim for Success in Quarterly Fashion Shows, English Version, No Japanese Instructions

■ Product overview

A fierce business strategy board game set behind the scenes of the glamorous fashion industry

• Fashion Company Owner : Players manage a fashion company and aim to succeed over one year (12 rounds)
  
• Quarterly fashion shows : held every three months, the quality of the collections, trends and PR activities are evaluated
  
• Realistic economic simulation : Experience real business elements such as income and expenditure management, investment decisions, and risk management.
  
• Strategic depth : Decisions must be made that balance short-term profits with long-term growth.
  
• Beautiful artwork : Featuring sophisticated designs by renowned artist Kwanchai Moriya
  
• Rich components : Over 150 cards, over 70 wooden pieces, various tokens, and more
  

■ Product specifications

■ Product Introduction

[Game Objective and Flow]

The game consists of 12 rounds (each month) that represent a year, divided into quarters of three months each.
At the end of each quarter, there will be a fashion show to showcase the results of the players' efforts.
Players must make business decisions each round and regularly pay maintenance costs such as employee salaries and building rent.

[Strategic management decisions]

Players have a variety of business decisions to make each round, including:

• Short-term contracts : a powerful way to generate profits without additional costs
  
• Expanding your company's facilities : This requires initial investment and maintenance costs, but will bring significant benefits in the long term.
  
• Hiring talented employees : Adding value to your company at a reasonable cost
  
• Create innovative designs : Earn trending design cards and stay ahead of the trends
  
• Sourcing high-quality materials : a key element in enhancing the quality of our collections
  

[Evaluation at fashion shows]

At the end of the quarter, players will present their collections at a fashion show.
Factors such as quality, trends, and PR activities are evaluated, and a high rating increases the company's prestige.
The ultimate goal of the game is to accumulate the most cash and victory points at the end of 12 rounds.

[Rich game components]

• Main board, 4 player boards
  
• 150 cards (contracts, buildings, employees, designs, etc.)
  
• 10 Fashion Show tiles
  
• 30 Quality Tokens, 19 Trend Tokens, 15 PR Tokens
  
• 19 Prestige Tokens, various Style Tokens
  
• 70+ cash tokens, 70+ wooden material pieces
  
• 12 Action Pawns, 8 Upkeep Markers
  
• 4 victory point markers, 1 round tracker
  
• Rulebook, Almanac
  

■ Recommended usage scenarios

• Weekend game night with friends and family : A serious strategy game for 2-4 players
  
• Playing at a board game cafe : Deep strategy and beautiful artwork attract attention
  
• Gift for Game Lovers : A special gift for anyone who loves economic strategy games.
  
• Board Game Collection : A collector's item that allows you to enjoy Kwanchai Moriya's artwork
  
• Fashion industry networking event : Enjoy unique industry-themed games
  
• Strategic thinking training : Improve your decision-making skills through business simulations
  

■ Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q1. Can this game be played in Japanese?

A.This is the English version of the game.
You will need to understand English to play.

Q2. How long does the game last?

A. The first time you play, it will take about 2-3 hours, as you will be playing through 12 rounds (1 year).
Once you get used to it, you can play in about 90-120 minutes.

Q3. Can people who are new to board games enjoy it?

A.This is a heavy Euro game with a high level of strategy.
This content is intended for players with experience in economic strategy games.

Q4. What about the quality of the components?

A. High quality components made by Portal Games.
It is packed with content including over 150 cards, over 70 wooden pieces, and various tokens.

■ Reasons why we recommend this product

Pret-a-Porter is a stunning blend of glamorous fashion industry themes and authentic economic strategy game mechanics.
Its realistic economic simulation, strategic depth, blend of themes and mechanics, and beautiful artwork have made it a favorite among many board game fans.

As the owner of a fashion company, players will experience elements of real business management, such as income and expenditure management, investment decisions, and risk management, while considering the balance between short-term profits and long-term growth.
This remake of the classic economics board game features a sophisticated design by renowned artist Kwanchai Moriya, making it a visual treat.

Achieve the top of the fashion world with this authentic economic strategy game experience.

■ Shipping/Precautions

• This product is a parallel import product.
  We purchase new, unopened products directly from authorized stores (authorized retailers) in Europe and the United States, and inspect them upon arrival.
  We check the quality of the products before delivering them to our customers.
  
• This is the English version of the game.
  You will need to understand English to play.
  
• The rulebook, card text, and component descriptions are all written in English.
  
• The color of the actual product may differ slightly from that in the photo.
  

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Pret-a-Porter Portal Games Fashion Industry Business Strategy Board Game Economic Strategy Game Euro Game 2-4 Players Fashion Show Quarter 12 Rounds Income and Expenditure Management Investment Decisions Risk Management Business Simulation Kwanchai Moriya Recommended for those looking for an English Board Game Strategy Game Heavy Game Collector's Item.