In a generation where we're attached to our cell phones, computers and gaming consoles, sometimes it's nice to tuck technology away and just enjoy some good old fashion board games.
You're never too old for board games, and there are so many out there that can teach you a thing or two about life!
Here are five classics--they always promise a good time when money is tight and you're looking for something to do! Sometimes it's nice to take a step backwards from technology to go back to your childhood rainy afternoons!
MONOPOLY®
MONOPOLY® is one of my favorite games to play when I'm strapped for cash. It has it all, spending money that's not yours to purchase property and collect rent from. This is actually a major building block for accounting and economics high school classes across the U.S. It teaches you the value of money and property, balancing debits and credits and how to be the best bargainer you can be when swapping properties with friends in debt!
MONOPOLY® has been around since 1935 and has had dozens of different versions. Whether you're into pop culture, sport's teams, cities, university style or "specialty"-opolies, there is an edition for you, as there are over 60 versions--so don't think you're too old. There are a few "adult" versions out there!
Some fun MONOPOLY® facts:
You're never too old for board games, and there are so many out there that can teach you a thing or two about life!
Here are five classics--they always promise a good time when money is tight and you're looking for something to do! Sometimes it's nice to take a step backwards from technology to go back to your childhood rainy afternoons!
MONOPOLY® is one of my favorite games to play when I'm strapped for cash. It has it all, spending money that's not yours to purchase property and collect rent from. This is actually a major building block for accounting and economics high school classes across the U.S. It teaches you the value of money and property, balancing debits and credits and how to be the best bargainer you can be when swapping properties with friends in debt!
MONOPOLY® has been around since 1935 and has had dozens of different versions. Whether you're into pop culture, sport's teams, cities, university style or "specialty"-opolies, there is an edition for you, as there are over 60 versions--so don't think you're too old. There are a few "adult" versions out there!
Some fun MONOPOLY® facts:
- Every game comes with $15,140, but after a year of playing, most people only have a 1/3 of it!
- A $25,000 set includes gold and silver houses and hotels, and was created by Alfred Dunhill
- Illinois Avenue, "GO" and B&O Railroad are the three most popular properties to land on.
- Over 5 billion green houses have been "constructed" since 1935.
