Squander
- Designer Cmdr. Walter Whitney
- Publisher The Avalon Hill Game Co
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Squander, players start with one million Squanderbucks and move around the board by rolling dice. They can buy hotels, invest in gold mines, and take risky bets on roulette or horse races. The objective is to spend all your money first and go bankrupt. This humorous twist turns the usual economic game upside down.
Who Is This Game For?
Designed for 2 to 6 players aged 10 and up, Squander is a family game with a playtime of about 120 minutes. It suits players who enjoy classic board games but want a unique challenge. Basic experience with roll-and-move games helps understanding the reversed goal of losing money.
How It Works
The core mechanic is Roll / Spin and Move: players roll dice and move their pieces accordingly on the board. On different spaces, players can make investments or gamble. Unlike typical economic games, the goal is to lose money quickly. Financial choices and betting risks shape the gameplay.
What Makes It Special
Published by The Avalon Hill Game Co in 1965 and designed by Cmdr. Walter Whitney, Squander uniquely inverts Monopoly’s objective by aiming to lose money rather than accumulate it. Although it received no awards, its humor and reversed gameplay concept stand out in economic games.
Pro
- Unique reversal of classic Monopoly gameplay
- Simple Roll / Spin and Move mechanic
- Supports 2 to 6 players aged 10 and up
- Humorous economic theme
Contra
- No solo mode available
- Relatively long playtime around 120 minutes
- Limited strategic depth
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game simulates a financial world where players manage a fortune of Squanderbucks through investments and bets. The theme is economic and humorous without a specific historical setting.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Take your time to grasp the reversed objective and enjoy the game as a humorous twist on economic board games.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Squander is designed for 2 to 6 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 session.
What prior experience do I need?
Basic experience with roll-and-move games is helpful due to the reversed goal of spending money.
How does this compare to similar games?
Squander uniquely reverses Monopoly's goal by having players lose money instead of accumulate it.
Is this suitable for families?
With a minimum age of 10 and moderate complexity, it is suitable for families with older children.
What mechanic makes it special?
The Roll / Spin and Move mechanic combined with the reversed winning condition makes Squander special.
Fazit
Squander offers an interesting alternative for 2 to 6 players looking for a humorous economic game lasting about two hours. It’s recommended for casual players, while experts may find it lacks deep strategy.
