About Corporate Overload
Have you ever wanted to sit across the table from your friends and elbow them out of a multi‐billion‐credit merger while still smiling? Corporate Overload is that guilty pleasure wrapped in flashy neon suits and punchy card art. You each take on the role of a ruthless CEO in a future where corporations don’t just compete for market share—they wage full‐scale boardroom wars. The game’s flavor text and illustrations make every hostile takeover feel like a blockbuster heist, and believe me, it’s impossible not to laugh when your buddy’s carefully built supply chain falls apart because you just played the “Hostile Stock Dump” card.
On the surface, it’s a deck‐building party: you start with a modest stack of basic credit and worker cards, and gradually acquire fancier assets—think viral marketing campaigns, covert R&D labs, even offshore black‐ops teams. Each round you draft and play, juggling your hand between building up your own corporation and unleashing disruptive events that trip up opponents. There’s a neat twist in how “Market Volatility” gets handled—every time the volatility meter spikes, it triggers a chain reaction that can wipe out everyone’s small‐time ventures unless someone pays the ransom. It keeps you on your toes and makes every decision feel urgent.
What really makes Corporate Overload shine, though, is the social chaos. It turns the table into a negotiating arena where promises evaporate faster than profit margins in a recession. Alliances are formed over iced lattes and shredded just as quickly when the next big deal is on the line. Even the most peaceful players end up making shady backroom deals—because who wants to watch someone else roll out the “Global Takeover” card and claim the win unopposed? That blend of lighthearted betrayal and strategic depth is exactly why we keep coming back.
Component‐wise, it’s a solid package. The cards are sturdy with vibrant colors, the custom tokens feel weighty in your hand, and the theme bleeds through every die‐cut corner. It runs about an hour once you know the rules, but first plays might stretch a bit longer as everyone unravels the intricacies of your opponents’ sneakiest moves. If you’re itching for a game night where boardroom drama meets fast‐paced strategy, Corporate Overload delivers plenty of cutthroat fun without ever taking itself too seriously.