Operating Manual

HOW IT WORKS

THE GAME

Boardroom puts you in the executive seat at pivotal moments in business history. Each case study presents 3-5 real decisions faced by real executives at companies like Netflix, Apple, Kodak, and Blockbuster.

You make your calls under imperfect information — just like the real executives did. Then you see what actually happened.

THE FLOW

The Briefing

Open the case file. Read the company context. Step into your executive role.

The Decisions

Navigate 3-5 connected decision points. Watch for noise — not every option is real.

The Reveal

Redaction bars peel back. See what the real executive decided. See where history diverged.

The Debrief

Learn the framework. Read the Professor Note on theory and the CEO Note on reality.

NOISE FILTER

Some choices are deliberately irrelevant — red herrings and asymmetric information that mirror real executive failure patterns. Learning to filter noise is the most underrated executive capability.

PROGRESSION

Rise through 5 tiers from Analyst to Chairman. Earn credentials by completing thematically connected cases. Build your Framework Library by experiencing frameworks through play, not browsing.

FAQ

Is my progress saved?

Yes. Your progress saves locally in your browser.

Can I replay a case?

Yes. Tap any completed case to play it again. Your best score is kept.

Can I play offline?

Yes. Install Boardroom as a PWA from your browser menu.