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mean you and your friends – the people actually playing the game.
When we say “character”, we mean the people who appeared on the
show and are represented by the ID badges included with the game.
Each player will take the role of one character during the game.
Episodes and Seasons
The Apprentice
is designed to capture the feel of the hit TV show.
Because of this, it’s played in EPISODES and SEASONS rather than
turns. Each game you play represents one season of the show. The
number of episodes in that season will vary depending on how many
characters are participating and the whims of The Donald.
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Welcome to the exciting world of
The Apprentice!
Like the hit TV show that inspired it, this game is designed to challenge
your knowledge of business and test the limits of your managerial
skills. If you’ve got what it takes, you’ll make your way through
Challenge after Challenge until, at last, you’ll take your place alongside
the Donald at the head of a multi-million dollar empire. If you don’t
quite make the grade, you can bet you’ll be hearing those two words
everyone dreads:
You’re Fired!
The Apprentice
is a simple game to play, but will demand all your
concentration and intelligence to master. It is possible to plug in the
game and start playing without reading the instructions. Care has been
taken to make the game fairly intuitive and text on the screen guides
you through the choices you have to make. However, taking a few
minutes to look over these instructions will make sure you understand
the details of game play and enhance your enjoyment.
Basic Concepts
There are a few basic terms and concepts you’ll want to make sure you
understand before you start playing.
Handsets and Console
The game includes two HANDSETS, one for each of the teams, and one
building-shaped CONSOLE. The console plugs into your TV set and
the handsets communicate with it via harmless infrared beams. The
initial steps in setting up the game are done with the buttons on the
console. The latter steps for setting up the game and game play are all
done with the handsets.
Players and Characters
As you read these rules, it is important to understand the difference
between CHARACTERS and PLAYERS. When we say “player”, we
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