Trade Mania
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Great boardgame and can be played with the family!
I really loved this game, to me it is like a combo of the games Life and Monopoly. It is a game that the kids and I can play together on the computer which I really enjoy. I demo'd the game before it came out and actually kept it installed on my computer until they released the full game lol, if that tells you how much I liked it (even though the demo was limited). Graphics were good, I had no problems at all with the game. It doesn't seem to put everything in the same place #besides property names) as far as I can tell so far. I have actually spent hours and hours at a time playing this game, I warn you you may find it highly addictive. I didn't have problems with any lag, music I can't really speak to as I have my sound basically off. If you like board games that require some thinking and strategy I encourage you to give this game a whirl.
November 16, 2011
Trade Mania
Fun game I have it in my game manager. I play it every day. It its a game I do not get tired of. It does not play the same twice. I live in the Seattle area so it was fun to see properties that I reconize. Love love it.
November 15, 2011
Trade Mania
When I first bought this game, I thought it was a mistake because I don't play card/board games. Then I realized when I was playing Trade Mania I didn't want to stop until I finished the whole challenge after 3-4 hours later. I got hooked so becareful when you are playing Trade Mania, its addictive. What can I say more, I am Trade Mania addiction.
BFF, Fruitmania
November 18, 2011
Love!
From the logo and advertisement, I didn't think this was a game I'd enjoy (assuming it to be another city builder), but to my delight it was a lovely economic boardgame. They took Monopoly, and they made it FUN! =)
November 18, 2011
Addictive, updated Monopoly-like game!
This is one of my top three favorite games ever! It's a similar concept to Monopoly, but better! There are three city settings - Seattle, Paris, and New York, surprisingly well done. It has Campaign and Custom Game options. Campaigns have specific objectives and rewards, and are great for learning how the game works, how to strategize. And there is a lot of strategy involved to come out ahead. Custom Games are very fun - good for more advanced players. You can choose how many players to play against - live or computer players, and difficulty levels. Very addictive, fun, can be played over and over with equal enjoyment. Highly recommend!
November 22, 2011
Monopoly, Only Fun!
Trade mania is a really great title that shares its core mechanics with games like Monopoly. However, unlike the board game, Trade Mania actually offers a very significant strategic component with the goods trading mechanic. You will absolutely need to be wise with your property purchases and your choice of goods. Upgrading your properties is essential. However, upgrading your vehicle may be more so because trading is the key to building a large surplus of cash.
Unfortunately, the game does suffer from some of the same late game problems that plague Monopoly - particularly in that once you have upgraded your load capacity and established a profitable trading plan, it is near impossible to lose as long as you also control a decent amount of property. The end game then consists of sitting through round after round maintaining your trades and building up your properties as you wait for your opponents to land on them and pay you off. It is a slow and monotonous progress.
However, all in all, the game is a truly fantastic test of strategy. I highly enjoyed it.
February 12, 2012
Very Entertaining Family Game
If Monopoly had been invented in the age of computers, it would have been done like this. Even the kids will enjoy this since all of the accounting is done by the computer. This isn't a "quick" game. Like Monopoly this will take a while to play. Besides the classic concept of buying properties and putting buildings on them, this adds the twist of buying and selling an assortment of investment items (water, tea, seafood, lights, and many others) that can effect your game by skilled investing in buying low and selling high. There are a lot of twists that come along unexpectedly, like being hospitalized from an accident (it won't cost you anything if you were smart enough to buy medical insurance), or you might win the lottery. If you want a change of pace from the hidden objects, brick busters, or match three games, this could be what you've been looking for.
December 3, 2011
If you like monopoly...
This game is very similar to monopoly. You have to buy up properties before your opponents do and then compete to bankrupt each other. But you can earn extra money by being business savvy and purchasing goods at a low price and then selling them in another location at a high price.
November 11, 2011
A big surprise !!!!!
Much like the fast paced real world race this game offered the excitement for some healthy fun and quick thinking. This is a real joy to me and those of you who have made remarks I could not agree more with your views. If I'm not carefullI could spend hours doing it!
December 1, 2011
Compete to buy property places in 3 cities!
This game is a bit like Monopoly in terms of the strategy employed to play and win. But there are 3 levels, each of which is a different city and the property/places actually exist in those cities. With each level, the competition increases. Buy properties, build improvements, and also buy and sell commodities that you can trade at each location, based on how big your truck is. The game is addictive and you can save the game at whatever point you need a break since an entire game can take over 8 hours...lots of fun!
November 28, 2011