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About Ski-Manager

Last updated: March 2026

What is Ski-Manager?

Ski-Manager is a free, browser-based ski resort management game where you build, manage and grow your very own ski resort from the ground up. Design your slopes, install ski lifts, hire staff, manage finances, attract visitors and compete on the global leaderboard — all for free, directly in your web browser with no download required.

Our Mission

Our goal is to deliver a deep and enjoyable ski resort simulation that is completely free to play. We believe great games should be accessible to everyone. Ski-Manager is funded by non-intrusive advertising so that every feature remains available to every player at no cost.

Key Features

Ski-Manager offers a wide range of management mechanics including:

  • Build and customise your mountain — place slopes, lifts, snowmaking systems and buildings on an interactive map.
  • Manage your resort's finances — set ticket prices, take bank loans, sell season passes and track your profit margin.
  • Hire and train staff — from ski instructors and groomers to marketing managers and resort directors.
  • React to weather and seasons — adapt your strategy to snowfall reports, temperature forecasts and climate change scenarios.
  • Host tournaments and special events to attract elite athletes and boost your resort's reputation.
  • Compete globally — climb the international leaderboard and see how your resort stacks up against thousands of others.

History

Ski-Manager was created by Marcel, an independent developer with a passion for skiing and strategy games. Development began as a personal project to combine realistic resort management with an accessible online multiplayer format. The game has grown steadily thanks to a dedicated community of players who provide feedback, report bugs, and suggest new features. It is continuously updated with new content and improvements based on player input.

Technology

Ski-Manager runs on a PHP/MySQL back-end with a responsive Bootstrap front-end, making it fully playable on desktop and mobile devices. The game is hosted at ski-manager.net and ski-manager.com.

Community

Join our active community of players on Discord and Facebook. Share strategies, report issues, vote on upcoming features and connect with fellow resort managers from around the world.

Advertising

To keep Ski-Manager completely free, the site displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. These ads help cover server and development costs. You can learn more in our Privacy Policy and adjust personalised ad settings at Google Ads Settings.

Get in Touch

Have a question, a bug to report or a feature idea? Head over to our Contact page — we read every message and try to respond within a few business days.

Legal

Please review our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy for full details on your rights and our obligations.