Official Careers Rules
How To Play Careers
2 - 6
Players
8+
Ages
45 MIN
Play Time
$18
Price
Careers is a board game that for many years enjoys a special position in every household since the invention of the box in the 1950s. First, Careers went through many updates and changes; however, recently, it has regained its coloring and style associated with the original edition of this ageless game. This timeless classic keeps fascinating the gamers of every age bracket.
Careers is the making of your way up the ladder through a series of chosen career cards that lead toward one's dream. That, however, provides an edge on strategy, also giving players scope for a dash of personal decision-making when devising a self-formulated method for success and therefore is really interesting and lively. A star, tycoon, or genius-whichever is in store; it is determined by the call you make for yourself.
Excluding career cards, there are 28 opportunity cards and 28 exposure cards that might affect your journey of success. These cards add variability and luck-of-the-draw elements, meaning each round can be very different from the last. The player has to handle these opportunities and challenges in his way to desired career achievement.
If you're looking for a game which is both fun and strategic, with a notch of nostalgia for family or friends, try Careers the board game. With its mix of strategy, luck, and personal goals, it's a different experience each time you play. See if you can come up with just the right formula to ensure success and become the ultimate winner in this classic game.
Careers is the making of your way up the ladder through a series of chosen career cards that lead toward one's dream. That, however, provides an edge on strategy, also giving players scope for a dash of personal decision-making when devising a self-formulated method for success and therefore is really interesting and lively. A star, tycoon, or genius-whichever is in store; it is determined by the call you make for yourself.
Excluding career cards, there are 28 opportunity cards and 28 exposure cards that might affect your journey of success. These cards add variability and luck-of-the-draw elements, meaning each round can be very different from the last. The player has to handle these opportunities and challenges in his way to desired career achievement.
If you're looking for a game which is both fun and strategic, with a notch of nostalgia for family or friends, try Careers the board game. With its mix of strategy, luck, and personal goals, it's a different experience each time you play. See if you can come up with just the right formula to ensure success and become the ultimate winner in this classic game.
- Careers Game Board
- 30 Opportunity Cards
- 30 Experience Cards
- 6 College Degree Cards
- 6 Pawns
- 2 Dice
- Play Money
- Score Pad
- The Official Careers Board Game Rules And Instructions
The object of Careers is to "succeed" by collecting fame, fortune and happiness points. The first player to reach or exceed his or her success formula (a specific combination of fame, money and happiness points) wins the game.
Please keep in mind that the official Careers PDF rules listed below could be different depending on the version you have. They should be an exact copy of what came in your original packaging. Download them to view now or print them for later use.
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Lori says:
If you go through medical research do you still get your salary for passing payday
04-02-2020
If you go through medical research do you still get your salary for passing payday
Laura says:
I just bought the 1992 version and it doesn't use the degree cards but didn't come with rules. Does anyone know where I can get a copy or download of the rules? Maybe someone willing to send them to me?
02-06-2020
I just bought the 1992 version and it doesn't use the degree cards but didn't come with rules. Does anyone know where I can get a copy or download of the rules? Maybe someone willing to send them to me?
Carol caco says:
When playing,do you get an experience card if you use an opportunity card to move out
12-12-2018
When playing,do you get an experience card if you use an opportunity card to move out
Noah says:
Yes, um I opened up my game board, and the contents solely included a chuck e. cheese token, a sears receipt, and the the Gideon's Bible New Testament! What the heck?
09-03-2018
Yes, um I opened up my game board, and the contents solely included a chuck e. cheese token, a sears receipt, and the the Gideon's Bible New Testament! What the heck?
Please says:
Need official 2003 play money count If anyone could count their boxes and send results
06-22-2018
Need official 2003 play money count If anyone could count their boxes and send results
Rachel says:
Hi. Can anyone tell me how many cards I should have and how much of each denomination of money I should have so I can tell if this game is complete? I have the 1971 Careers edition #60 from the US. I have the US directions, but it doesn't list the content # of cards or money. Thanks!
04-10-2017
Hi. Can anyone tell me how many cards I should have and how much of each denomination of money I should have so I can tell if this game is complete? I have the 1971 Careers edition #60 from the US. I have the US directions, but it doesn't list the content # of cards or money. Thanks!
M says:
If I go into unemployment, instead of paying half my salary, can someone 'bail' me out by paying it for me? The rules don't say anything against so I'm assuming it can be done. Can someone confirm this?
05-04-2016
If I go into unemployment, instead of paying half my salary, can someone 'bail' me out by paying it for me? The rules don't say anything against so I'm assuming it can be done. Can someone confirm this?
Tom K says:
Linda, (6-22-15) YES you may use an experience card instead of rolling the dice or die on any turn. It says so in the 2003 rules page 1.
03-11-2016
Linda, (6-22-15) YES you may use an experience card instead of rolling the dice or die on any turn. It says so in the 2003 rules page 1.
Linda says:
If you're on the Florida Vacation (very old version) can you use Experience cards to stay there instead of rolling the dice?
06-22-2015
If you're on the Florida Vacation (very old version) can you use Experience cards to stay there instead of rolling the dice?
Linda says:
If you're on the Florida Vacation (very old version) can you use Experience cards to stay there instead of rolling the dice?
06-22-2015
If you're on the Florida Vacation (very old version) can you use Experience cards to stay there instead of rolling the dice?
Duncan says:
Hey Johan, I'm in the exactly the same boat as you... Read through the other rules and sort of played it by ear from there !
04-23-2011
Hey Johan, I'm in the exactly the same boat as you... Read through the other rules and sort of played it by ear from there !
Johan says:
I have a 1971 UK Version of the game that was manufactured in South Africa. I am looking for the rules of this version.
06-19-2009
I have a 1971 UK Version of the game that was manufactured in South Africa. I am looking for the rules of this version.
Shaanya says:
Ummm, these aren't all the rules and I barely understood. Plus you can buy this WAY cheaper at Wal-Mart.
05-22-2009
Ummm, these aren't all the rules and I barely understood. Plus you can buy this WAY cheaper at Wal-Mart.
Shane says:
I love this game and spend hours on end playing: I don't even do my homework! Kidding.
05-22-2009
I love this game and spend hours on end playing: I don't even do my homework! Kidding.
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