Forge the Future

Forge the Future: Build your vision, face the challenges of entrepreneurship, and see if your startup can change the world.

In Forge the Future, you play visionaries striving to make a difference. Whether it’s developing clean energy, curing cancer, or creating the next must-visit cookie shop franchise, your innovation has the potential to leave a lasting impact. Together, you’ll navigate the highs and lows of building a startup, confronting fierce competition, financial challenges, and the complexities of working with passionate co-founders. This is a story about ambition, resilience, and the power of hope as you strive to turn your vision into reality. 

This isn’t just a game about building a company—it’s about making choices that matter. Will your startup create meaningful change, or will the pressures of growth and survival push you to compromise your values? Explore the balance between ambition and responsibility, and see if you can Forge the Future.

The Setting

The game takes place in our world, in the modern day—wherever your entrepreneurial story belongs. Your setting could be a bustling tech hub like Silicon Valley, the heart of a vibrant urban center, or the charm of your own hometown. Choose a location that reflects the nature of your venture, whether it's a cutting-edge startup, a local business, or an innovative new concept rooted in your community. The world is your canvas—decide where your journey begins.

Touchstones

Here are some media touchstones you can use when pitching the game, which players might be familiar with:

• Movies: The Greatest Showman, The Social Network, Startup.com.
• TV: Shark Tank, Halt and Catch Fire, and Silicon Valley.
• Songs: Rule the World, Started from the Bottom, Stronger, and Firework.

Forged in the Dark

This game is built using the Forged in the Dark system. 

About the Designer

A former computational physicist turned entrepreneur, Paul Silva is passionate about helping people & teams create economic prosperity through innovation. His first startup was a social venture that helped the blind and visually impaired play and interact with their loved ones unhandicapped and as equals. For over twenty years he's co-founded a number of entrepreneurship education organizations and educated entrepreneurs. Today he is a leader in the angel investor community and director of innovation at PixelEdge.  

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