If You Have Played Monopoly, and are wondering if Military Vs Economy is similar, Continue Reading!

I was asked by a man from Vermont the following question. Afterward, I decided to publicize his question along with my response, for anyone else wondering the same thing.

Question: I like Monopoly. Is Military Vs. Economy anything like Monopoly?

Answer: Yes and No.

If you are a Monopoly player, but not a Risk player, I think it’s a stretch to simply say the two games are similar, because they are very different. However, I will outline some of the main similarities and differences to give you a feel for the game.

Similarity: Both boards are divided into sections for the players to own, as in the case of Monopoly, or control, as in the case of Military Vs. Economy. Players take turns, and at the end of their turn, they may purchase assets to place on their properties or territories.

Difference: In Monopoly, a player buys properties, and even then, they can only do so when their token lands on them. In Military Vs. Economy, players acquire territories by using their military to attack their opponents and take the territories from them. Also, there are no tokens limiting a player’s interactions to a certain area of the board.

Difference: In Military Vs. Economy, when a territory transfers ownership, the assets inside the territory go with it. This is not the case in Monopoly.

This should clarify at least the fundamental similarities and differences between the two games.