The board game about banking
Create Money Out of Thin Air
As the inventor of modern banking in 17th century Amsterdam, you create money out of thin air. Will you build a financial empire through clever investments, or trigger an economic meltdown? The fate of Amsterdam's Golden Age is in your hands.
Ships worldwide · 5 language editions · 600+ crowdfunding backers
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"Perfect luck and strategy balance, Never made the game feel unfair."
3rd Strike
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"Helping each other with fantasy money... Exactly how the real world works!"
Nox Spellenzolder
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"Add it to your regular game nights!"
Gaming Outsider
How it worksHow you play Money Maker
Everyone plays a banker. It is your goal to become the richest banker of them all. You become rich through investing on credit. Luckily, you have no limit to how much credit you can invest. But be careful of the turns of fate, a bankrun means that your credit is due!
Every round you play like this:
Bid against your friends to acquire valuable companies.
The highest bidder is allowed to invest in the company using their bank credit.
The companies you invest in create products.
Sell the products to the markets, to earn money.
Repay (a portion) of your credit to be able to increase your leverage
But be careful! The more credit is introduced into the economy, the more instable the economy becomes. If you cause a financial panic, a bankrun happens when your credit is due. If you cannot repay then, you may need bailout from your competitors. Who will not bail you our for free...
Why play itA game night that explains the financial system
- 600+
- crowdfunding backers
- 5
- language editions
- 50–90
- minutes per game
- 6
- players at the table
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See money being created
Every loan you grant is new money. Watch the economy inflate, boom and panic on the table in front of you.
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Plays fast, scales to six
Every player acts every round, so a full game fits in one evening: 50 to 90 minutes.
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Built for the classroom too
Teachers use Money Maker to explain credit, interest and bank runs. Lesson material exists for secondary schools.
What reviewers sayMoney Maker has some great reviews
Video Reviews
"Perfect luck and strategy balance, Never made the game feel unfair."
"Very interesting concept!" "No clear winner until the end."
"The way it simply shows how money & credit works makes this a good game." "Very amusing snowball effects."
"Supports 6 players with ease in a short time." "Will strengthen your friendships."
People who love creating money
"Through this game I finally understood that the system I live in is just a game and the ones brave enough to gamble, will be the ones that win... After playing I see through the banking system."
"Its one of the best games me and my friends have ever played. You guys re-created 'Settlers of Catan' but with a more sophisticated mechanism and dedicated explanation of our monetary system."
"Playing the game was an entirely new experience to me. I find the monetary system confusing and cluttered. The game gave me an insight in the mechanics of the monetary system in a fun and joyful way."
What's in the box?
The game is made up of:
Coins
Credit cards
Bank vaults (to keep your money safe)
Game board
Manual & lore book
Goods tokens
Market cards
"Chance" cards
Investment opportunity cards
Special dice
Game Impressions
The board visualises the city of Amsterdam with its canals. The city visualizes the flow of credit through an economy as well as functions as a playful balance sheet.
How many players, and how long does a game take?
Money Maker plays with up to six players in roughly 50 to 90 minutes, depending on how fast the economy heats up.
Do I need to know anything about economics?
No. Everyone is a banker from the first round, and the rules teach how credit and bank runs work while you play.
Which languages is the game available in?
English, Dutch, French, German and Danish. You pick the edition when you add the game to your cart.
Do you ship to my country?
We ship worldwide from warehouses in the EU, the UK and the US.
Can I use Money Maker in a classroom?
Yes. Teachers use the game in economics lessons, a Dutch lesson package is available, and we run workshops on request.
Ready to play?
Create your own money tonight
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