- BGG rank
- BGG #24,873
- BGG rating
- 5.8
Wongamania: Banana Economy
- 2–5 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #25,481
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Wongamania
2014
Rules assistance for Wongamania
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Wongamania
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Wongamania is a board game released in 2014 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Xeo Lye and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Simulation, and Commodity Speculation.
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About the game
A non-retail limited launch edition of Wongamania was launched in 2014 which is launched exclusively in Malaysia in collaboration with the Stock Exchange of Malaysia. A South East Edition Retail edition of Wongamania was launched in 2015. This series is out of print. The series is than succeeded by Wongamania: Banana Economy which was launched in 2016 and a second edition which was launched in 2019. Game Backstory You have seen powerful politicians, central bankers and financial institutions shape the events of global economics. How will you like to be in their shoes for once? Wongamania presents you the opportunity to be both the man on the street, and the powerful invisible economic force dictating the fate of the financial markets. As you strive to accumulate wealth and bankrupt your enemies, learn about the economic forces that can either make you a tycoon, or a pauper. Wongamania is a modern economic card game for 2 to 6 player. It places you in a simulated economic cycle, where you have to accumulate wealth using stocks, bonds and properties through economic bloom and gloom. An average game will see you learning how to juggle different asset class in order to make money during good or bad times. At the same time, you will also play the role of market forces, putting your friends (or enemies) through personal hardships and economic turbulence. Wongamania is the first of its kind, to bring you through the world of inflation, interest rates, taxes and political turmoil.
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- Capital Gains Studio
Questions and answers
Wongamania 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 Wongamania is 30 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 Wongamania 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.
Wongamania has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Wongamania belongs to these categories: Card Game, Economic, and Educational. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Simulation, and Commodity Speculation. 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 Wongamania are: Xeo Lye. 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 Wongamania 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.