''Calamity'' is a

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released by

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in 1983.

Development

The game was co-designed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, along with

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and Derek Carver, and patterned after the world of high-risk insurance.

Gameplay

It features a standard '' Monopoly''-style playing track, although players complete the track only once per game.

Reception

J C Connor reviewed ''Calamity!'' for ''

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'' magazine, and stated that "This is an easy game to learn but requires skill and experience to win in a convincing fashion."

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* Board games introduced in 1983 Economic simulation board games Games Workshop games {{board-game-stub