Game Basics
The object of the game is to become the biggest contractor in the valley. The first player to an audited net worth of $1,500,000 wins. The game may also be played for a pre-set amount of time and whoever is ahead when time is called wins. Or the game may be played, stormed-in for days-on-end, with an audit to determine the winner when the weather finally clears.
Each player selects a homebase of operation found in the center area of the game board (Dave's Dozing, Hard Case Construction, etc.). Each player selects a contractor marker that matches the color of the homebase office and shop buildings.
Each player starts the game with $100,000 in cash in the following denominations: 5 x $1,000, 3 x $5,000, 3 x $10,000 and 1 x $50,000. In addition, each player qualifies for a line of credit at the bank of up to $100,000. Players also start with some construction equipment: two backhoes and one dozer. Players then take turns moving around the board, bidding on contracts, doing jobs, buying equipment, taking out loans from the bank or even borrowing or renting equipment from amiable players.
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