
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,744
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Panic on Wall Street!
- 3–11 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2011

1987
Rules assistance for Rollout: The Game of the Risk-Takers
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Rollout: The Game of the Risk-Takers is a board game released in 1987 for 2–6 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. Its main mechanics are Commodity Speculation and Stock Holding.
The game of the risk-takers. Each player is the C.E.O. (Chief Executive Officer) of a multinational corporation. As a C.E.O. you buy and sell shares, develop new products and compete for a monopoly of the global market — the battlefield of business. If you have enough cash, you attempt to takeover your opponents' companies, put them out of business, and out of the game. Rollout plays with 2 - 6 players.
Rollout: The Game of the Risk-Takers 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 Rollout: The Game of the Risk-Takers 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 Rollout: The Game of the Risk-Takers 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.
Rollout: The Game of the Risk-Takers has a complexity rating of 2.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Rollout: The Game of the Risk-Takers belongs to these categories: Economic and Negotiation. Its main mechanics are Commodity Speculation 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 catalogue lists Rollout: The Game of the Risk-Takers 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.