I'm the Boss!

I'm the Boss! is a board game designed by Sid Sackson, originally released in the 1990s and republished in this 2003 edition by Face2face Games. The game centers on high-stakes business negotiation, where players attempt to form coalitions to complete deals, often shifting alliances and bluffing to maximize their share of the profits. It captures the chaotic and often cutthroat nature of corporate deal-making, requiring players to persuade and negotiate with one another rather than relying solely on luck.

Sid Sackson was a prolific and highly respected game designer known for his elegant mechanics and deep appreciation for social interaction. His approach with this title was to create a framework that forces players to bargain constantly, as the game rewards those who can most effectively manage their relationships at the table. Upon its various releases, the game gained a reputation as a classic in the negotiation genre, praised for its ability to generate memorable, often humorous, player interactions that remain central to the experience.