Objective
Anti-Monopoly is a board game inspired by the classic Monopoly, but with a unique twist: it features a competition between monopolists and free market advocates. The objective is to be the first player to achieve a certain monetary amount or dominate the competition depending on the role chosen in the game.
Components
- A game board
- Play money
- Property cards
- Chance cards
- Special anti-monopoly cards
- Player tokens
- Two dice
Setup
- Lay out the game board in the center of the table.
- Each player chooses a token.
- Determine the starting player by rolling the dice; the player with the highest roll goes first. Turns proceed clockwise.
- Each player begins with a set amount of play money.
- Before starting, each player decides whether to be a Monopolist or a Free Market Defender.
- Monopolists buy and monopolize properties.
- Free Market Defenders aim to liberalize the market.
Gameplay
On a player's turn, they roll the dice and move their token forward the number of spaces shown. The player then takes the action associated with the space they land on, such as:
- Buying property: If the space is unowned, the player may purchase it.
- Paying rent: If the space is owned by another, pay the rent.
- Draw Anti-Monopoly cards: These provide various advantages or may cause setbacks.
- Taxes and fees: Pay taxes or fees if you land on these spaces.
- Jail: Players may go to jail from certain cards or spaces.
Special Rules
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Monopolist vs. Free Market Defender: Play mechanics differ depending on your chosen side. Monopolists earn more rent when they own all properties of a color, while Free Market Defenders pay less rent.
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Competition Effects: Free Market Defenders can challenge monopolistic holdings to improve their situation.
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Restructuring Effects: Sometimes players may have to take loans or sell properties to settle debts.
Winning the Game
The game ends when a player reaches the specified monetary amount, or when all other players go bankrupt. Alternatively, the game might end when a Free Market Defender secures certain market shares. The player with the highest wealth or market presence wins.
