Arkwright Anniversary Edition is a deep economic board game designed by Stefan Risthaus, where players take on the roles of entrepreneurs in 18th-century England during the early Industrial Revolution.

Players build and manage factories while producing and selling goods such as cloth, cutlery, lamps, and bread across different markets. Each entrepreneur can operate up to four factories, carefully balancing workers and machines to optimize production and profit.

Throughout the game, players must adapt to changing market conditions and opportunities. At the end of each decade, various events can impact businesses and reshape the competitive landscape, forcing players to rethink their strategies.

The Anniversary Edition streamlines the original game and introduces an updated rulebook along with refreshed artwork. It also includes modular gameplay options that offer different experiences, including the Spinning Mule and Waterframe variants, as well as the East India module.

For solo players, the game features an Automa system that allows a single player to compete against automated opponents. Success depends on efficient production, smart market strategies, and increasing your company’s share value while avoiding debt. The player who builds the most successful company during the early Industrial Revolution wins the game.