A wooden solitaire board with blue marbles arranged in the starting pattern, with the center space empty, isolated on a white background.
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Blue Marble (1982)

Blue Marble Game: Brief History and Background Information of Blue Marble Game

The Blue Marble Game (부루마불게임) is a Korean board game similar to Monopoly, manufactured by Si-Yat-Sa. It was first published in 1982 and can be played by 2 to 4 players. The game is popular and significant because it features cities from across the world, and its title is a reference to The Blue Marble photograph taken by the crew of Apollo 17. The game aims to educate players about geography and world cities while providing an entertaining experience.

Game Components of Blue Marble Game

The game includes:
– A board with cities from around the world
– A rulebook
– Money and a bank
– Properties and buildings
– A Space Travel card

Game Setup of Blue Marble Game

Each player is given a sum of money and a token. The board is placed in the center of the table. The Space Travel card is placed face up next to the board. The game proceeds clockwise, with each player taking turns.

Gameplay Mechanics of Blue Marble Game

The gameplay is similar to Monopoly, with players moving their tokens around the board, buying and selling properties, and paying rent to other players. The Space Travel card allows players to choose to go to any space on the board, adding an element of strategy and unpredictability to the game. There is no mortgage system in the Blue Marble Game.

Game Objective of Blue Marble Game

The goal of the game is to accumulate the most wealth by buying and selling properties, paying rent, and completing objectives. The last player to go bankrupt wins the game.

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