Mall Madness - Gameplay

Gameplay

The game takes place on a board representing a two-story mall. The game is designed for two to four players. Each player receives $150 from one player who is designated to be the banker. The banker dispenses cash in the following manner; one $50 bill, three $20 bills, three $10 bills, and two $5 bills. The first player presses the computer's gameplay button, which directs the player to move a random number of spaces. When arriving at a store, each player can make purchases with a cardboard credit card, and the computer tracks the game play. After the player purchases items with credit card he/she will pay the banker with the appropriate amount of cash. At the start of each turn, an electronic voice announces a clearance at one store and sales at two others, players can use these sales to their advantage, since it takes up a turn to get to the ATM.

At random intervals, a player may be given a clearance or a sale at a store that does not currently have one. Other times, a player may have to pay an additional fee for the item.

Sometimes, the game will refuse a sale, or will refuse to dispense more cash. Occasionally, the game will randomly instruct players to move to the bank, the arcade, restrooms, or to various stores.

Once a player gets six of the items on their list, they must be the first to reach the arcade or parking lot. The first person to accomplish this wins the game.