Resource Management

Resource Management Games:
• The Mechanism: While Collection is about getting the items, Management is the tactical puzzle of converting, spending, and conserving them efficiently under strict constraints.
• Gameplay: You are constantly dealing with scarcity. You have to decide whether to spend your scarce grain to feed your workers right now or save it to plant a larger harvest next round. These games frequently feature conversion loops (e.g., spend 2 Wood and 1 Iron to make a Sword, then sell the Sword for 5 Gold) to maximize efficiency.
• Example Board Games: Scythe, Le Havre, Concordia, Brass: Birmingham, Power Grid