Colour of Money Board Game Rules: A Comprehensive Guide

Are you ready to dive into the thrilling world of the Colour of Money board game? This classic game, designed by Parker Brothers and first released in 1983, has been captivating players of all ages for decades. In this detailed guide, we’ll explore the rules, strategies, and everything you need to know to become a master of the Colour of Money board game.

Game Setup

Before you start playing, you’ll need to set up the game. Here’s what you’ll need:

Components	Number
Game board	1
Player tokens	4
Money tokens	100 per player
Debt tokens	4
Property cards	28
Community chest cards	16
Chance cards	16
Bank	1

Once you have all the components, place the game board in the center of the table. Shuffle the property cards, community chest cards, and chance cards separately. Deal four property cards to each player and place the remaining cards in a draw pile. Place the money tokens, debt tokens, and bank in the center of the table. Each player starts with $1,500 in cash.

Gameplay

The objective of the Colour of Money board game is to accumulate wealth by buying, selling, and trading property cards. The game is played in turns, with each player taking turns rolling two dice to move their token around the board. Here’s a breakdown of the gameplay:

Rolling the Dice

Each player rolls two dice to determine the number of spaces they move. If a player rolls doubles, they can roll again. If they roll doubles again, they move an additional two spaces. If a player lands on a property they own, they must pay rent to the owner. If they land on a property they don’t own, they have the option to buy it or pay rent to the owner.

Buying Property

When a player lands on a property they don’t own, they have the option to buy it. The cost of a property is determined by its color and the number of houses or hotels on it. The player must pay the owner the full price of the property, plus any mortgage fees. If the player can’t afford the property, they must pay rent to the owner.

Building Houses and Hotels

Once a player owns a property, they can build houses and hotels on it. The cost of building houses and hotels varies depending on the property’s color. Players can build as many houses and hotels as they want, but they must pay the mortgage fees each time they roll doubles on that property.

Community Chest and Chance Cards

When a player lands on a community chest or chance space, they must draw a card from the respective pile. These cards can provide players with various benefits, such as collecting money, paying off debt, or moving forward a certain number of spaces.

Dealing with Debt

Players can accumulate debt by buying properties they can’t afford or by paying rent to other players. If a player’s debt exceeds their cash on hand, they must sell properties or take out a loan from the bank. If a player can’t pay their debt, they may be forced to sell their properties or even leave the game.

Winning the Game

The game ends when only one player remains. The player with the most money at the end of the game wins. If multiple players have the same amount of money, the player with the most property cards wins. If there’s still a tie, the player with the highest value of property cards wins.

Strategies

Now that you know the rules, it