Shadow DirectorFrançaisFrequently asked questions
Short answers to the questions people ask before starting a game.
Do I need an account to play?
No. You open the game and pick your club. Your game saves on your device after every action. A Google account is optional: it lets you pick your game up elsewhere and see the rankings.
Is the game free?
Yes, the base game is free. There are three paid tiers, one-off payments with no subscription: PRO at €4.99, EDITOR at €5.99 and LEGEND at €6.99. Each tier includes the previous ones.
How is it different from Football Manager?
You are not the coach. You are the sporting director: you sign players and deal with the budget, the coach, staff, press, agents and the board. You do not pick the line-up match by match, though you can follow a match live and send instructions to the coach.
Can you really get bribed?
Yes. The PRO tier unlocks Dirty Hands: discreet actions (referee, press, board, rival, doctor, ultras, black cash fund) paid from your personal account, with a risk of scandal.
How do you lose?
Two ways: the board’s trust drops to 0% and you are fired, or your stress reaches 100% and you burn out.
What can I play on?
Any browser, phone or computer, with nothing to install.
Where are my games saved?
In your browser, after every action. To move to another device you can export your game as a file and import it, or sign in with Google if you want.
Is there an English version?
Yes, French and English, with a language button in the side bar.