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Finance and Fortune
1932
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- 2–6 players
- 120 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.1/5
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Finance and Fortune is a board game released in 1932 for 2–6 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Dan Layman and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
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About the game
Based on the original Landlord's game, this monopoly-like version competed with the newly developed Parker Brothers version until retired in the 1960's Basics of the game (1932 - Knapp Electric, Incorporated) 1. Each player take $1,000 at start. 2. Take $250 every time around the board. 3. Men line up in space marked Start and move clockwise according to players' dice. 4. At the corners play only on inside triangular spaces. 5. When man stops on Community Chest, cut green cards and pay Bank. 6. On Chance, cut a red card and do as directed. 7. Taxes - pay Bank $20. Luxury - pay Bank $75. 8. Auction spaces with proper names when stopped on for first time. 9. Owners build houses and collect higher rents. 10. When you cannot pay a rent, retire. By the time of the 1962 edition, Community Chest cards had been deleted from the game.
Editions
- Finance and FortuneenParker Brothers1962
- Finance and FortuneenParker Brothers1958
- The Game of Finance and FortuneenParker Brothers1955
- Finance and FortuneenParker Brothers1936
- Finance and FortuneenParker Brothers1936
- Finance The Great GameenThe Finance Game Company1935
- The Fascinating Game of FinanceenKnapp Electric, Inc.1932
- Finance and FortuneenKnapp Electric, Inc.1932
Categories
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Parker Brothers
- L. S. Ayres & Co.
- Knapp Electric, Inc.
- The Finance Game Company
Questions and answers
Finance and Fortune 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 Finance and Fortune is 120 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 Finance and Fortune for ages 8 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.
Finance and Fortune has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Finance and Fortune belongs to these categories: Economic. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move. 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 Finance and Fortune are: Dan Layman. 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 Finance and Fortune 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.