Manager on Duty

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    Manager on Duty

    Walk the neighborhood as the community manager. Report problems, finish seasonal chores, answer homeowner calls, keep the budget on track and run the board meeting every month.

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    BLACKSTONE Management

    Manager on Duty

    Walk the neighborhood as the community manager. Report problems, finish seasonal chores, answer homeowner calls, keep the budget on track and run the board meeting every month.

    • WalkTen streets to cover. Tap the Next guide and your manager walks there. At a job it turns red: tap it or press Space to do the work.
    • ReportSpot a streetlight out, a dog off leash, a beehive, a hydrant leak, a broken slide, a missing shutter or a flat tire? Report it in the right category for +100.
    • ChoresRake in fall, shovel in winter, scoop and power wash in spring, mow and trim in summer.
    • ScenariosHandle water main breaks, resident disputes, vendor no-shows and more, one step at a time. Answer homeowner calls before they give up.
    • OfficeAnswer the inbox, hire vendors for work orders, inspect repairs and check every invoice before you pay it.
    • BoardPlay month by month. Every month ends with a board meeting at 7 PM: walk to the glowing clubhouse door. Send the monthly report first. The game saves as you play.

    Month 1 starts today, and the year runs 12 months. If homeowner happiness or the board’s trust runs out, the board asks for a new manager. Press ? in the game for a quick guide.

    How to Play

    A year in the manager’s shoes

    1

    Walk and report

    Walk the streets of the community. When a yellow ? appears, take a closer look and report it in the right category: streetlights, loose dogs, pests, hydrant leaks, playground repairs, home exteriors and inoperable vehicles.

    2

    Keep up with the seasons

    Leaves fall in autumn, snow piles up in winter, spring brings dog waste and dirty siding, and summer grass and branches keep growing. Do the chores yourself or hire a contractor whose crew works alongside you.

    3

    Run the board meeting

    Answer homeowner calls, track the budget in the office and gather 3 vendor bids. At the end of every month, walk to the clubhouse, present your report, hear the open forum and make your recommendation to the board.

    Points

    How you earn points

    +100

    Report an issue

    Walk to the yellow ? and choose the right category. A wrong category costs 25 points.

    10 to 40

    Seasonal chores

    Scoop +10, clear or shovel a walk +15, rake +20, mow +25, trim a branch +30, power wash +40.

    +25 and $25

    Paid driveway

    In winter, homeowners can pay $25 for you to shovel their driveway.

    Up to +40

    Homeowner calls

    Best answer +40, an okay answer +10, a poor answer -10. Walk-ups work the same way.

    Up to +200

    Board vote

    Recommend the best bid: insured, well reviewed and within budget. The board votes 5 to 0.

    Up to +150 a step

    Scenarios

    Water main breaks, disputes and other multi-step scenarios. The best choice at each step is +150.

    150 x month

    Board meeting

    Finish the monthly agenda for a bonus that grows every month: 150, 300, 450 and up.

    +50

    Half-month complete

    Plus bonuses: every chore done +100, every issue reported +150, no missed calls +50, budget on track +50.

    Manager ranks Manager in Trainingunder 500 Assistant Manager500+ Community Manager1,500+ Senior Community Manager4,000+ Portfolio Manager8,000+ Director of Management15,000+

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    Scoreboard rules

    • This board is just for Manager on Duty. Pickup Day and Pool Day Rush keep their own scores.
    • Save your score at the end of the game by typing a name (2 to 16 letters or numbers).
    • Keep names family-friendly. Offensive names, insults and comments about the company are blocked, and any name can be removed.
    • Each game can be saved once, and scores that aren’t possible are rejected.
    • New names show on the board after a quick review.

    FAQ

    Questions from the management office

    Is it free? Do I need an account?

    Yes, it's free, and you don't need an account. Just type a name when you want to save a score.

    What are the easiest controls?

    Tap or click the street, a marker or a task in the list and your manager walks there. Or tap the white Next guide at the bottom (the Space bar) and the game picks the closest job. Open the Map (M) to see every open job, and use the golf cart (G) to cover ground faster. Arrow keys or WASD walk the manager yourself.

    How do the months and seasons work?

    Month 1 starts today, and you play one month at a time for a full year. Each month has two parts (weeks 1 and 2, then weeks 3 and 4) and ends with the board meeting. Your progress saves on this device, so you can come back and continue. The seasons follow the calendar. Fall has falling leaves to rake, winter has snow to shovel, spring has dog waste to pick up and siding to power wash, and summer has lawns to mow and branches to trim over the sidewalks.

    What counts as an issue to report?

    A streetlight out, a dog off leash with no owner, a beehive in a tree or a dead animal in the road, a leaking fire hydrant, a broken slide or fence at the playground, a missing shutter or broken window, and an inoperable vehicle that is wrecked or has a flat tire. Some things look like problems but are fine, so look closely.

    How does the board meeting work?

    Every month ends with a board meeting at 7 PM. When it gets dark, walk to the glowing clubhouse door. Some months the board hires a vendor, so request 3 bids early in the month. Other months it votes on a policy, a project or next year's dues. At the meeting you give the manager's report, hear from a homeowner in the open forum and make your recommendation.

    How do I lose?

    Two meters matter: homeowner happiness and the board's trust. Missed chores, unreported issues, missed calls and going over budget lower them. If either runs out, the board asks for a new manager and the game ends. You can also end the game any time and save your score.

    Are these scores shared with the other games?

    No. Manager on Duty has its own high-score board, scored in points. A name you saved for one game can be used in the others.

    Why didn't my score save?

    Each game can be saved once. Names must be 2 to 16 letters or numbers and family-friendly. Very short games and scores that aren't possible are not accepted.

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