Wongamania

Banana Economy

A game by Xeo Lye

2 - 5 Players 30 - 60 minutes Simple

Commodity Speculation, Hand Management, Simulation, Take That

Economic

Source - BoardGameGeek

Curious about this site (⊙＿⊙')? Learn more about Kallax and why 6500+ boardgame enthusiasts have an account.

Description

In Wongamania: Banana Economy, you're one of the elite in a cutthroat world of finance, aiming to stash enough money in an offshore trust fund to retire comfortably. With simple rules that can be explained quickly, 2 to 5 players can dive into this economic game, navigating the complexities of modern investment portfolio management in just 30 to 60 minutes. You'll manage a portfolio of stocks, properties, and bonds, assessing risk and reward, and influencing the economic environment to benefit your investments or sabotage others. Designed by Xeo Lye and published in 2016, Wongamania: Banana Economy combines resource management, environment manipulation, and take-that mechanisms to reflect the brutal competition of global financial markets. Players can disrupt each other's strategies, protect themselves with insurance, or even hire professionals to wreak havoc on their opponents' plans. The goal is to accumulate wealth and outmaneuver your opponents, making this game a thrilling experience for those who enjoy economic simulations and strategic gameplay.