Observed arrival · 2026-11-05
On the Business: a five-year survival sim
A business simulation asks players to start from nothing and keep a company alive through five years of decisions.
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$Paid
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✦Pretty
●Pro
◎Niche
◉Human
⚑Risk
ƒJS
- For
- Players interested in small-business trade-offs
- Worth noticing
- Hiring combines resumes, reference calls, recruiter fees, training time, and industry-specific onboarding costs.
Field notes
Time advances day by day, with the game pausing for player decisions when an issue arrives; the run spans five years. Its model tracks delayed effects rather than instant lever-pulls: customer reputation accumulates over months, workers’ compensation history over years, and equipment ages. The page also distinguishes cash flow from profit through industry-specific payment timing, payroll dates, household withdrawals, and credit limits tied to receivables or property.
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○OpenPublic substance visible
$PaidCommerce or pricing visible
✦PrettyNotable craft visible
●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use
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