Money! Game Review

You know something’s up with the board game industry when publishers start raiding the retirement home of forgotten titles just to fill their 2025 release calendar. And somehow, Reiner Knizia is at the center of it all, cashing checks like it’s still 1999. From dusty classics to out-of-print curiosities, he’s enjoying a full-blown reprint renaissance. With the sheer volume of new games flooding the market, it’s no surprise that publishers are digging through his back catalog like it’s buried treasure.

Money! is an odd one for me. I played it religiously on my iPhone during the 2000s, right alongside Samurai, Poison, and Ra. At the time, I barely paid attention to who designed what. I just knew these games were clever, quick, and replayable. It wasn’t until much later that I realized all four came from the same source: our favorite German doctor, Reiner Knizia.

I never played or owned the physical version of Money!, and as far as I know, it’s been out of print longer than the average Fortnite player has been alive. After a handful of plays with the new edition, I’m a little disappointed. But first, let’s talk about what Money! actually is.

Knizia Cash Grab

Story? Well, sort of. You are collecting currency, I…

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