Very Important Boss

Welcome to your new role at Important-Co! Your decisions will shape everything from workplace atmosphere to the bottom line. Every choice affects your Authority, Office Morale, Company Profits, and Personal Reputation. Choose wisely... or don't. Sometimes being a "bad" boss is more interesting. And don't forget to chat with the office Vending Machine.

Help / Spoilers

Character Reference:

• Rae: Wonderful Secretary
• Carl: All American Janitor
• Billy: Young Finance Bro
• Chet: Man of his Faith
• Samuel: Hardworking Father
• Vendor: A vending machine

Thursday Puzzle Answers

1. Samuel
2. Chet
3. Billy
4. Rae

Features

• Navigate office politics through dialogue choices that affect Morale, Profits, Authority, and Reputation
• Build relationships with your quirky employees during the work week - you'll need to know them well for Thursday...
• Friday introduces a unique twist on the main mechanic...

Controls

• Move: WASD / Arrow Keys
• Interact: E / Enter
• Dialogue: Left Click, Space, or X

Tips for Success

• Every choice affects your metrics - watch them carefully!
• Take your time and learn the Employees personalities
• Being a "good" boss isn't always the most interesting path
• Talk to the Vending Machine...

Credits

• Game Design & Programming: Joseph Gaiser
• Art & Animation: limezu
• Writing & Narrative: Joseph Gaiser, Elias Gross
• Music & Sound: ovanisound
• Testing & Feedback: Rachel Gaiser, Elias Gross, Nick Goodenow

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Created for Big Mode Game Jam 2025 (Theme: Power)
Development: Jan 24 - Feb 2, 2025
Inspired by: Grimstone (UFO50) and Reigns

v0.1 - Initial Release