- BGG rank
- BGG #27,991
- BGG rating
- 5.3
The Big Deal
- 2–4 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 1977
- BGG rank
- BGG #25,607
- BGG rating
- 6.1
High Stakes
1974
Rules assistance for High Stakes
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for High Stakes
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High Stakes is a board game released in 1974 for 2–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jack Malisow and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Betting and Bluffing.
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About the game
This is yet another Monopoly variant. Instead of Atlantic City properties, players purchase Las Vegas casinos (circa 1974), and rather than paying rent when you land on a property, players must gamble an amount specified by the property owner. Games include Craps, Blackjack, and Roulette. The game was endorsed by Jerry Lewis (box features his photo and signature). Another version of the game, not endorsed by Jerry Lewis, comes in more conventionally sized box. Although the game uses Las Vegas as a setting, the game uses the French Roulette wheel instead of the American wheel. The American wheel has an added space: the double zero. Someone noticed this when designing the box and placed a die strategically to cover up the zero in a photograph of the game!
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- Hasbro Industries (Hasbro Bradley)
- Malso Games
- Masilow
Questions and answers
High Stakes 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 Stakes is 90 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 Stakes 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 Stakes has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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 Stakes belongs to these categories: Economic and Negotiation. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Betting and Bluffing. 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 Stakes are: Jack Malisow. 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 Stakes 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.