Jacob Marley: Time is Money
Jacob Marley is alive and well. And what?s more¸ he?s the boss of you.You?re a lowly clerk in young Jacob Marley?s powerful investment firm¸ which lends money to needs people throughout the city of London. Marley has decided to elevate one lucky clerk to the status of ?friend¸? meaning a partnership in Marley?s business¸ a handsome promotion¸ and Marley?s lifetime friendship. He?ll even get you out of Hell if you manage to outlive him. Such a deal!To make the most points with the boss¸ you must lend his money to the most trustworthy clients¸ and stay away from the ones that will ruin you. If you?re lucky¸ you?ll even grow up to be as stingy and horrible as he is.Jacob Marley¸ Esquire is a banking game with all the fun and excitement that implies. No¸ seriously¸ it?s good.As a clerk in Marley?s investment firm¸ you are given an account of L12 to lend to various ne?er-do-well clients in London. Each turn¸ you move Marley through the streets of the city¸ randomly affecting the economy of London with a cool Economy Chart. Then you can see what?s going on in the street where Marley stopped. Will you lend your money to a lawyer¸ a financial institution¸ or a petty criminal? The choice is yours¸ but make sure you?re not the only player with a client like this¸ or it can cost you a bundle of money and points!