Saturday, 14 December 2013

What To Know About Stock Market Board Games

By Jeannie Chapman


Classic board games are making a comeback these days. Monopoly, Life and Stock Ticker and a whole host of investing and stock market board games are hot. People are rediscovering how much fun this type of game can be. It also lets you relax and unplug for a bit with family and friends. Everybody needs some time away from technology.

Imagine this. Instead of having your head and all your family's faces stuck in their smartphones and tablets, unplug and pull out a game. Gathering around the table with a deck of cards or a game is a centuries-old tradition. And why? It's about enjoying each others company, having some friendly competition and connecting with other humans. And the winning. Winning is always good.

Entertainment is only part of it. A night playing one of these will also make you think a bit too. You're responsible for buying and selling stocks and other investments and hoping they appreciate. There is something about playing with money, even if it is funny money, that is just great. Accumulate the most bucks and victory is yours!

Playing with the whole family is a great experience and a way to reconnect. There are also educational aspects of the game that provide even more benefits to kids. Stock market board games teach children the value of money and it utilizes and strengthens their math skills. It also teaches them investment basics and the benefits of saving. Not a bad for a night of having fun.

Don't think of a board game as a thing for kids only. An evening with a game, a group of friends and a bottle of wine can be a real blast. If you really want to add some spice, you can turn it into a drinking game. Double your investment, take a sip. Lose it all, drain it. There are lots of variations on this theme as you might imagine. Be creative. Try it out and you'll have a great time. Just be responsible.

The renewed interest in investment and stock market board games means that they are easy to find. Big retailers have aisles full of titles. Online retailers also have huge selections and you can find some independent titles with some searching. For those who remember these types of games from the 70's and earlier, you can check auction sites to find some old classics like Rich Uncle, Buy and Sell and The Stock Market Game.

And if you really want, you can play these online. Many classics are available and you can play by yourself, with friends or even strangers from around the globe. The online versions are quick and provide a fun diversion.

Spending an evening or afternoon with friends and family playing stock market board games is a great way to unwind and reconnect. The kids will get a little education while they're at it and adults will have just as much fun. There are a bunch of titles to choose from so check it out and break out the board.




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