Easy Money
- Designer (Uncredited)
- Publisher Milton Bradley , Somerville Ltd. , Winning Moves Games (USA)
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Easy Money, players buy, sell, and build properties on a board similar to Monopoly's. You move your piece around the board, collect rent, build houses and utilities, and manage money including borrowing and mortgaging. The game simulates economic ownership and financial strategy in a competitive setting.
Who Is This Game For?
Designed for 2 to 8 players aged 7 and up, Easy Money is a family-level game with a playtime around 120 minutes. It requires basic money management and strategic thinking but remains accessible due to familiar mechanics. Prior experience with Monopoly-like games helps.
How It Works
Players move their tokens by rolling dice (Roll / Spin and Move), purchase properties and utilities (Ownership, Set Collection), and collect income (Income). They manage finances including mortgages and loans, expanding their holdings (Stock Holding) to bankrupt opponents and win the game.
What Makes It Special
Released by Milton Bradley in 1935, Easy Money is a close cousin to Monopoly, based on The Landlord's Game. Its classic economic mechanics like Income, Ownership, and Set Collection mark it as an early Monopoly-like title within the 'Series: Monopoly-Like'.
Pro
- Early example of a Monopoly-like economic game
- Supports 2 to 8 players
- Familiar mechanics like Roll and Move and Set Collection
- About 120 minutes playtime for an in-depth experience
Contra
- No solo mode available
- Relatively long playtime for a family game
- Uncredited designer, lacking modern design refinement
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set in an economic environment where players buy, build, and manage properties. It reflects a classic financial world with banks, real estate, and cash flow.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus early on acquiring key properties and managing your finances to build a solid foundation.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Easy Money is designed for 2 to 8 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 120 minutes, making it a longer family game.
What prior experience do I need?
Basic experience with economic or Monopoly-like games is helpful but not required.
How does this compare to similar games?
Easy Money is an early Monopoly-like game featuring classic Income and Ownership mechanics but lacks the fame and expansions of Monopoly.
Is this suitable for families?
With a minimum age of 7 and simple rules, it is family-friendly, though the playtime is on the longer side.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of Roll / Spin and Move with economic mechanics like Income and Ownership defines the gameplay.
Fazit
Easy Money offers a historical alternative to Monopoly for families and casual gamers who enjoy economic simulations and want a game for 2 to 8 players.
