The Chocolate Factory

The Chocolate Factory is a 2 - 6 player business managerial game for the Dragon 32.

Each player takes control of a chocolate factory, with the goal to make and sell chocolate bars for profit. The goal is to make the most money after all turns are spent, reach $10,000,000, or to be the last company to remain in solvency. Each player starts with a net worth of $50,000; a factory worth $20,000 and $30,000 in cash. Each turn, the player is given a prediction of total market size and total chocolate making capacity of all companies. The player can spend money each turn to increase their chocolate bar making capacity, and the player must spend on overhead and the cost of warehousing unsold chocolate. The player must also purchase vans to deliver chocolate bars, which have an initial cost, running costs, and a limited lifespan. Staff must be purchased to sell chocolate bars, and advertising can also be purchased. Negative events like fire and accidents can occur, and the player can buy insurance to cover these potential costs. At the end of each turn, interest is charged on a negative balance and paid for a positive cash balance.

Numerous gameplay options can be set, including: market prediction accuracy, interest rates, inflation levels, strikes, absenteeism, boom market, heatwave problems, and cocoa supply problems.

At the end of each turn, the player's total expenses and profits are calculated.