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Cash Flow
1987
Rules assistance for Cash Flow
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- 60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.5/5
Rules assistant for Cash Flow
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Cash Flow is a board game released in 1987 for 2–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Craig Douglas and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Stock Holding.
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About the game
Accept and present demanding personal challenges, moral obligations and financial considerations. Players attempt to build a viable, ' friendly ' financial empire within the constraints of a constantly changing inflation mechanism whilst resisting player takeover bids and personal challenges. Unlike Monopoly, Cash Flow allows for all players to ' be in the game ' at all times, even when they are without assets or cash. Players are always participants rather than just seat dwellers; unlike Monopoly when one person gets ahead. Intriguing challenge cards allow players to constantly challenge each other player, at any time, thereby Cash Flow is not just about cash management and acquisition. Players are also personally challenged to develop or destroy personal relationships, within a time limit constraint, rather than employ a "one grabs all" style. Even the most modest underdog can get up and win like the proverbial hawk / phoenix. The Number 1 selling game in South Australia during its limited Australian Release. Cash Flow sold across South Australia and Interstate ( QLD, NSW & VIC ) and still holds the auspicious record of selling 10,000+ games in just over 2 weeks. The local market was designed and in place to support the overseas promotion / marketing of the game; based solely on the South Australian test market results, Cash Flow was assigned under master licensee over 6 continents, within one year of making its test market debut - making it one of Australia's most successful games ever.
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Publishers
- Windy Ways Games Pty Ltd
Questions and answers
Cash Flow supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Cash Flow is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Cash Flow for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Cash Flow has a complexity rating of 1.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Cash Flow belongs to these categories: Economic. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Stock Holding. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Cash Flow are: Craig Douglas. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Cash Flow as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.