remember a board game a lot like monopoly only with companies instead of property?
[2008-12-04 01:49:29]

Q: it had Safcol an Snappy Tom and Hungry Jacks, and there were wages, and a red side and a blue side. Does anyone know what it's called? something blitz? it was loads of fun
it had Safcol an Snappy Tom and Hungry Jacks, and there were wages, and a

A: Pay day?

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