Abstract: A novel game apparatus and method of play which includes a game board and various playing elements. Players move playing tokens about the board to acquire real and tangible property, to earn income, and to try to abscond with property of other players without being caught. The objective of each player is to acquire sufficient wealth and power to challenge other players in order to acquire their money and/or control of their property. The course of the game is controlled by movement of player tokens about the board, subordinate games of chance, and two sets of cards which affect players property ownership and income.