# Electronic Mall Madness

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1989
- **BGG Rating**: 5.9
- **BGG Rank**: #14733
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 3, 4)
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 1.18 / 5
- **Designers**: Michael Gray
- **Publishers**: Hasbro, MB Giochi, MB Jeux, MB Juegos, MB Spellen, MB Spiele, Milton Bradley
- **Categories**: Children's Game, Economic, Electronic
- **Mechanics**: Roll / Spin and Move

## Verdict
If you love a fast‑paced shopping dash with quirky voice prompts, Mall Madness will hit the spot – it turns a mall into a race track.Fast and funRetro electronic componentsVery easy to learnReliance on electronic consoleCan get repetitiveRECOMMENDED

## Description
Electronic Mall Madness whisks players into a retro‑style shopping mall where the goal is to be the first to fill your cart with six sale items. Each player controls a shopping cart and, by pressing a button on the electronic console, hears the mall’s voice announcing which stores have the best bargains. The board depicts mall corridors, and movement is dictated by rolling dice or spinning the electronic disc, following the classic "Roll/Spin and Move" mechanic. When a cart reaches a store, the player can purchase the item if they have enough cash; if they need extra money, they insert a credit‑card‑like token into the console’s slot and listen for directions to the bank. Every purchase counts toward the six‑item win condition while reducing the player's cash. The game lasts about an hour, supports 2‑4 players, and is perfect for families with kids learning to count money and follow audio cues. The electronic console – a small device with buttons, a speaker, and a card slot – adds nostalgic charm and ensures each playthrough feels fresh as promotions change each round. Though simple, the game introduces a light competitive edge: friends can race to block each other's deals, creating frantic dash‑throughs of the aisles. No complex cards or boards are needed; just the console, carts, and money tokens. Light, laugh‑filled, and quick, it’s an ideal Saturday afternoon activity or a way to energize a kids’ gathering at grandma’s house.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
2 to 4 players.

### How long does a game take?
About 60 minutes.

### What is the game's complexity?
Very low – suitable for kids 6+.

### What components are included?
Mall board, shopping carts, money tokens, electronic console with buttons, speaker, and card slot.

### Do I need any special skills?
No, just basic counting and following audio prompts.

### Can I play without the electronic console?
No, the console provides movement instructions and sale announcements, so it’s required.

### Are there expansions or digital versions?
No official expansions, but it belongs to the family of electronic adaptations of non‑electronic games.