
- BGG rank
- BGG #23,330
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Squatter
- 2–6 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 1962

1968
Rules assistance for High Finance
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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High Finance is a board game released in 1968 for 2–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Mariano Maresca and Alberto Fontana and its main mechanics are Trading, Roll / Spin and Move, and Open Drafting.
This is some sort of Monopoly-clone which takes place in the world of High Finance. You have to earn 1 billion dollars and acquire 15 stocks to win this game. You move around the board while winning or losing money. You try to sell your stock at a higher price. Alta Finanza is one of the oldest financial games ever made. The game is simply based upon the trade of shares and the fluctuation of the stock trade. You may sell or buy shares and so affect the value of the course title. With appropriate speculation and a little bit of fortune you will rise at the top of financial system and cast down your opponent. The six types of shares are: Electric - Naval - Motor - Chemical - Mechanics - Oil
High Finance 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 High Finance is 45 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 High Finance for ages 12 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.
High Finance has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
High Finance belongs to these categories: Economic. Its main mechanics are Trading, Roll / Spin and Move, and Open Drafting. 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 High Finance are: Mariano Maresca and Alberto Fontana. 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 High Finance 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.