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Boston in a Box

Boston in a Box

4.0 /10
BGG rating
3.0
Weight
2–6
Players
3
Best at
60
Minutes
8
Age

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About the Game

A game similar to Monopoly based on Boston - Buy property, build a skyline, trade the skyline for a key to the cite. It sounds easy enough but add a traffic jam, excise tax, car fines, and the IRS and it becomes a little more difficult and a lot more fun

Cards include: Advance to the home of the famous grasshopper. Don't know? Don't go! Name 4 North End festivals or Lose 1 turn You're caught throwing tea in the harbor! Place $20 fine in the center of the board. Your chowder is voted best in Boston! Collect $20 from each player for the recipe. Heartbreak Hill! Move back to Boston Marathon and Lose 1 turn. Return of the Swans! Advance to Public Gardens

Tokens are: pretzel, heart, Boston Terrier, swan boat, tea barrel, tri-corner hat

Board spaces include: JFK Library & Museum, Mr. Dooley's Boston Tavern, The "T", Beacon Hill, New England Aquarium, Fenway Park, Old North Church and more

Game includes a game board, 6 tokens, skyline sections, keys to the city, Big Fun! & Contingency cards, deeds, play money, 2 six sided dice, and instructions

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Mechanics
BGG ratings
5
BGG data
refreshed Sep 6, 2026