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Entrepreneurship & Business Strategy Game

TANZA

Where Business is a Dangerous Game
Trade· Build· Expand

TANZA is a strategy board game where players build businesses across five economic sectors and race to the Watering Hole. Secure funding, expand wisely, and outplay rivals as market disruptions and global events reshape the board.

Ages 12+ · 2–6 Players · 60–120 Min
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Pre-orders help fund manufacturing and shipping for TANZA's first production run. Estimated ship Q3 2026.

Individual Teachers & Educators
$49.99
per unit · free shipping
Full payment at checkout
Free shipping — US orders
Estimated ship Q3 2026
Order confirmation by email
School Districts & Institutions
$69.99
per unit · free shipping
Purchase orders accepted — Net 30
Free shipping — US orders
Tax-exempt / W-9 available on request
Estimated ship Q3 2026
Bundle pricing for 11+ units
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Why TANZA

Strategy. Competition. Real Economics.

TANZA puts players in the seat of an entrepreneur — making real decisions about funding, expansion, and competitive strategy. Every turn counts. Every sector matters.

  • Build businesses across five economic sectors — Energy, Manufacturing, Knowledge, Service, and Agriculture
  • Choose your funding strategy — loans, grants, venture capital, or barter — then expand with property and workers
  • Play Power Plays to gain a competitive edge; defend against rivals with Setbacks and disruption cards
  • Adapt to scenario cards that bring market disruptions, industry shocks, and global economic events to the board
Energy Manufacturing Knowledge Service Agriculture
What's Included

Everything in the Box

Game Board
Full-color circular game board where all five sectors converge at the Watering Hole.
Pawns, Dice & Business Markers
6 player pawns, 2 d6 dice, and 42 double-sided Open/Closed business markers.
Business Cards
15 business cards spanning Energy, Manufacturing, Knowledge, Service, and Agriculture.
Flip Strategy Cards
80 double-sided cards combining resource-building and tactical disruption.
Event + Power Play Cards
60 event cards and 20 Power Play cards that create competition, setbacks, and market shifts.
Currency + Self-Fund Components
Paper currency, half-dollar coins, and Self-Fund cards for building and expansion.
For Educators

Built for the Classroom

TANZA is standards-aligned for Grades 6–12 and designed to fit a 45–55 minute class period. Students engage directly with concepts in scarcity, opportunity cost, market competition, and macroeconomic events — through decisions they make every turn, not vocabulary lists they memorize. CEE and C3 framework aligned.

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TANZA Educational Value Summary
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View state-specific standards summary at STEMvalidated.org

Questions

Frequently Asked

What ages is TANZA for?
Ages 12 and up. TANZA is designed for middle school, high school, and adult play.
How many players?
2 to 6 players per game.
How long does a game take?
60 to 120 minutes, depending on the number of players. Classroom sessions typically run 45–55 minutes with setup.
When will pre-orders ship?
Estimated Q3 2026. You will receive an email confirmation with your order details and a shipping update before your game ships.
How do teacher orders work?
Order online at $49.99 with free US shipping. Full payment is collected at checkout. Your game ships Q3 2026.
How do district purchase orders work?
Email orders@stemdelivered.org to submit a PO. District pricing is $69.99 per unit with free shipping, Net-30 terms. Tax-exempt documentation and W-9 are available on request.
Will rules and gameplay guides be available online?
Yes — a full How to Play page covering setup, rules, and strategy will be available on this site before games ship.

TRY TANZA BEFORE
YOU ORDER

Teachers and district teams can learn the game on Steam and through tabletop simulator platforms. Bundle training sessions are taught using these same platforms.