The goal is achieved mainly by purchasing property and receiving rent from opponents, or investing in a simulated stock market.

The gameplay usually also features a selection of minigames, special items, and random events that can change the standings.

In Richman Fight, players need to choose different characters and prepare 8 function cards in repeat deck before starting a game.

And also players can earn cards or trigger effects in different special blocks on a map to help them win a game.

A Beijing subsidiary of Softstar has also licensed the development of a mobile-only Richman 9 to a Hangzhou company.