Asian Tigers: Excel the board game

This article presents a satirical and analytical review of a board game titled 'Asian Tigers,' which simulates the economic administration of the Asian Tiger states. The piece contrasts 'graphic asceticism' with 'economic ecstasy,' describing the game's aesthetic as resembling printed quarterly statements from a 1950s tax consultancy rather than a traditional leisure activity. It frames the gameplay as a 'fundamental study of the administrative ballet' inherent to these rapidly developing economies. The text uses humor, such as the tagline 'A strong economy needs strong milk,' to critique or highlight the intense, data-driven nature of managing these specific economic models. However, the full content is obscured by a paywall message from the source publication, Der Standard, which requests users to disable ad blockers or subscribe to access the complete analysis. Consequently, the available text serves primarily as an introductory teaser that establishes the game's unique, bureaucratic theme and its focus on the complex economic dynamics of East Asian industrialization, blending entertainment with a commentary on financial administration.