Ponzi Scheme The Board Game

Based on the well - known financial scams, 'Ponzi Scheme' refers to the method Charles Ponzi used in 1919 to carry out one of history's most infamous financial frauds. In the 'Ponzi Scheme' board game, you step into the shoes of scammers. Your goal is to entice investors with the allure of sky - high returns. You'll need sharp trading skills to keep your fake operation running as long as possible. As the game progresses, the dividends you owe each turn will keep rising! The first player to go bankrupt loses, and the fraudster with the biggest shell corporation at the end wins. Each turn, draw a Fund card from the Funding boards, along with an Industry tile and cash as shown on the card. You'll pay the 'promised reward' for each card over several rounds. After everyone gets their Fund cards, you can do an 'inside trade' with another player to buy or sell Industries at a great price. At the end of each round, rotate your Time Wheel 1 or 2 spaces and pay the bank if a Fund card's reward is due. The game ends when at least one player can't pay and goes bankrupt. The remaining player with the most VP on their Industry takes the win.

To play the Ponzi Scheme board game, start by having each player draw a Fund card from the Funding boards on their turn. Along with the card, you'll also get an Industry tile and some cash as indicated on the card. Remember, you have to pay the 'promised reward' for each Fund card over a few rounds. After all players have their Fund cards, you can choose to do an 'inside trade' with another player. This is a great chance to either buy the Industry you want at a good price or sell your own. At the end of each round, rotate your Time Wheel 1 or 2 spaces. If any of your Fund cards are due, pay the 'promised reward' to the bank. The main thing to keep in mind is to avoid being the first one to go bankrupt. Once a player can't pay the due reward, they're out of the game. The player left with the most VP on their Industry wins. As for maintenance, just keep the cards and tiles in a dry place and make sure they don't get bent or damaged. Have fun playing!