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Board game · economic, strategy

Ponzi Scheme

Jesse Li

2015 · 3⁠–⁠5 players, best with 4 · 60⁠–⁠90 min · ages 12+

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How many players

For 3 to 5 players, best with 4.

  • 3 players
  • 4 players: best
  • 5 players

Weight and time

Medium-light: 2.5 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 60–90 minutes, for ages 12 and up.

On other sites

  • BoardGameGeek7.2/102,478 ratings
  • BGG rank1,082ndamong all games

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How to play Ponzi Scheme

Ponzi Scheme is an economic strategy game for 3 to 5 players, with players trading, collecting sets, and managing the consequences of their financial choices. It has a tense, interactive feel as players try to stay ahead of mounting obligations while judging what others may do. It suits groups who enjoy negotiation and calculated risk, and it takes 60 to 90 minutes.

Mechanics

  • Set collection
  • Trading

Credits Ponzi Scheme

  • DesignJesse Li
  • ArtChih-Fan Chen
  • PublisherZhiyanjia

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Game details Ponzi Scheme

Year published
2015
Players
3–5, best with 4
Playing time
60–90 minutes
Age
ages 12+
Weight
2.5 out of 5
Designer
Jesse Li
Publisher
Zhiyanjia

Frequently asked questions Ponzi Scheme

How many players is Ponzi Scheme for?

For 3 to 5 players. It plays best with 4.

How long does a game take?

60 to 90 minutes.

What age is it for?

Ages 12 and up.

Is it an expansion or a standalone game?

A standalone game: everything is in the box.

Sources: BoardGameGeek (game data and box photos, as of 2022). As of November 14, 2026. · Ta strona po polsku