Objective of the Game
In "Banker and Broker," the aim is to earn the most money by the end of the game. Players take on roles as bankers and brokers, competing in a financial market setting.
Game Components
To play "Banker and Broker," you'll need:
- A game board with a financial market layout
- Player tokens
- Play money in different denominations
- Stock cards
- Event cards that cause unexpected market changes
Setup
- Each player receives a player token and a starting amount of play money.
- Shuffle the stock and event decks separately and place them on their designated spaces on the board.
- Place all tokens on the starting space on the board.
Gameplay
"Banker and Broker" is played in a clockwise direction. In each turn, players complete the following steps:
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Roll and Move: Roll a six-sided die and move the player token accordingly along the board.
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Field Actions: Depending on the space landed on, execute different actions:
- Buying/Selling Stocks: On certain spaces, players may buy or sell stocks. Stock prices can be fixed or variable, influenced by market changes.
- Draw Event Card: On an event space, draw an event card and follow its instructions. Event cards can have positive, negative, or neutral effects.
- Collect Dividends: Some spaces allow players to collect dividends on their held stocks.
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Player Trading: After moving, players can trade with others. Stocks, money, or other resources can be exchanged.
End of the Game
The game ends after a set number of rounds or when predetermined conditions are met (e.g., reaching a certain capital value). The player with the most money and the most valuable stocks wins the game.
Strategic Tips
- Watch market fluctuations closely and try to buy stocks when prices are low and sell them when high.
- Pay attention to event cards as they play a crucial role in the game.
- Cooperate in trades with other players to leverage deals, but be cautious of potential trickery.
