The Rent
Can you make it through a year below the poverty line? What will you have left at the end?
Requirements
<30
1
12+
Description
What will it cost to pay the bills?
Can you make it through a year of life below the poverty line? And what will you have left at the end?
An autobiographical game about the real face of poverty.
Players have said:
"I'm left in a more contemplative state...this is incredibly well done" - BoardGameGeek.com
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"An emotional event" - Cathy Brown
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"declares that impoverishment is inhuman and unnnecessary" - Dan Thuot
Watch a playthrough!
SAFETY WARNING:
This game is designed to simulate life in poverty or near-poverty, and how much we sacrifice just to get by. Even if you win, you will lose a lot. If you or someone you love has experienced this cycle, the game may be extremely emotional for you to play. Take steps to ensure you have self-care available before and after you play
Components
| Component | Quantity | Photo |
|---|---|---|
| Poker Deck | 1 deck of 18 cards |  |
| Poker Tuck Box (54 cards) | 1 |  |
| Document | 1 |  |
| Gem, Clear | 1 |  |
| Ice Cube, 8mm, Transparent Red | 1 |  |
| Ice Cube, 8mm, Transparent, Blue | 1 |  |
| Ice Cube, 8mm, Transparent, Green | 1 |  |
| Ice Cube, 8mm, Transparent, Yellow | 1 |  |
Vitals
| Average Rating | 0 reviews |
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| Publish Date | May 26, 2022 |
| Edition | First |
| Department | Games |
| Tags | solo game 18 card game Decision-making Hand Management economy australian serious games Solo |
| More Info | The Rent web site |
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