Box Office Boss
Box Office Boss puts you in charge of your own movie studio. The studio will rise or fall on the back of your executive decisions. Make the next blockbuster, awards bait, or cult classic. Every path comes with its own rewards and sacrifices. Everybody thinks they could make a great movie, but do you have what it takes to turn that dream into box office success?Script Management:View a list of owned scripts
Purchase scripts from outside sources
Select a script to produce
Develop a script by selecting a writer and working on revisions
Option material from other sourcesTalent Management:Choose a director to work on the film
Choose actors to cast in the film
Select crews for the production
Choose shooting locations, including options for a studio backlot or cheaper cities with trade-offsBudgeting:Confirm the budget for the film, taking into account talent salaries, production costs, marketing expenses, and moreProduction:Begin shooting the movie, managing production tasks such as scheduling and resource allocation
Address chance cards that may pop up during production, such as weather events or equipment malfunctions
Select post-production elements, such as editing, FX, SFX, and music composition
Conduct test screenings to gather feedback and make changes to the film
Decide whether to do reshoots or post-production changesMarketing and Release:Choose a marketing strategy, such as advertising or social media campaigns
Release the movie and await reviews and box office stats to come inPerformance Analysis:Analyze the movie's reviews and box office stats to determine its success or failure, and adjust your strategy for future productions accordinglyWhat's the gameplay like?A mix of your favorite simulation games but with an emphasis on real-world decisions. Instead of arbitrary or vague choices, our goal is to make every decision point that we present as close as possible to ones actually made by studio executives.How long does Box Office Boss take to complete?The goal is for a complete game to take in the 4 - 5 hour range. Then you could try again with another studio.
Purchase scripts from outside sources
Select a script to produce
Develop a script by selecting a writer and working on revisions
Option material from other sourcesTalent Management:Choose a director to work on the film
Choose actors to cast in the film
Select crews for the production
Choose shooting locations, including options for a studio backlot or cheaper cities with trade-offsBudgeting:Confirm the budget for the film, taking into account talent salaries, production costs, marketing expenses, and moreProduction:Begin shooting the movie, managing production tasks such as scheduling and resource allocation
Address chance cards that may pop up during production, such as weather events or equipment malfunctions
Select post-production elements, such as editing, FX, SFX, and music composition
Conduct test screenings to gather feedback and make changes to the film
Decide whether to do reshoots or post-production changesMarketing and Release:Choose a marketing strategy, such as advertising or social media campaigns
Release the movie and await reviews and box office stats to come inPerformance Analysis:Analyze the movie's reviews and box office stats to determine its success or failure, and adjust your strategy for future productions accordinglyWhat's the gameplay like?A mix of your favorite simulation games but with an emphasis on real-world decisions. Instead of arbitrary or vague choices, our goal is to make every decision point that we present as close as possible to ones actually made by studio executives.How long does Box Office Boss take to complete?The goal is for a complete game to take in the 4 - 5 hour range. Then you could try again with another studio.
Available on devices:
- Windows
