Hi,
I am very new to this although I have designed small games using existing boards/pieces. I am venturing out and creating a game from scratch. Since I work in the telecommunications business I thought I would mold my game around this. Some what of a monopoly meets aquire meets stocks and bonds. This would be a board game with, dice, counters, "fake money" and other aides. I have been working out the basics the last few weeks and thought I would search the web for Ideas. I came across this site and WOW what a resource. Here is the basics for my game. Please comment and critics are always welcome.
2-5 players. 1 large map of the US divided into "customer markets" Each market has a name(IE- NY-and Northeast) with a coresponding market card, similar to monopolies property card. I have worked out some of the board and it should have between 30-40 spaces. Like I said each space with a name and a also a Number:2 to 20. The number represents starting customer base (IE NY- and Northeast = 8) Players will recieve 2 random starting markets. These markets are undeveloped and players must race to add services, compete for the customer base and survive random events as cards are drawn simlar to monopoly. Players can buy stock in each others companies to allow "Votes" to be taken that may help or hinder players as the build out and add new markets. Additionally players have to pay upkeep for there services, determine revenue gained and try not to run out of money or luck.
If you have any ideas or feedback please let me know. I have spoken to about a dozen people at work and many of them have given some input and would like a game to be developed for fun, since our business is one of the most competitive.
