Arkwright: Anniversary Edition is a heavyweight economic board game for 1 to 4 players that places you in the shoes of entrepreneurs during the Industrial Revolution in 18th century England. You build and manage up to four factories, hire workers, install machines and produce a variety of goods such as cloth, cutlery, lamps and bread. Throughout the game you balance production, workforce and finances as you sell products in domestic and foreign markets while navigating events that occur at the end of each decade. An updated rulebook and refreshed artwork bring this anniversary edition into a modern experience with improved clarity and presentation.
This edition includes modular play options like the Waterframe and Spinning Mule variants as well as an East India module to diversify strategies and experiences. It also features a solo mode known as Automa that lets a single player compete against an artificial opponent, adding flexibility for solo or group play. The goal is to outmaneuver competitors, grow your company’s wealth and increase share value without ending up in debt, which causes an automatic loss. Arkwright: Anniversary Edition offers deep economic strategy, rich historical theming and a satisfying long play for fans of economic simulation and strategy games.
