Choose T.O. for Global Monopoly
Thursday, February 21st, 2008
I used to love board games as a kid, especially the original Monopoly. There’s just something about the tangibility of the game pieces and the dice and the funny money that is lost when games are played on the computer. Monopoly would keep us entertained for hours. I usually won, but only because I was ruthless - no deals for you!
There are many new versions of Monopoly, including one that functions through the use of debit cards. It supposedly speeds up the time it takes to play the game, but beneficial lessons are lost, like learning to count money and make change, as well as the value of a dollar. If you can’t “see” it as you earn it, you won’t fully appreciate it when it’s gone.
However, a new edition I am excited about is called Monopoly Here & Now: The World Edition. This version will incorporate geography by featuring cities from around the globe, and our beloved Toronto is in the running! The cities with the most votes by February 29th will make the final cut, so don’t forget to cast your vote. Click HERE to access the website.
What were your favourite board games as a kid? Do you still play them? Do your children play board games? Have your say by clicking on the No Comments/Comments link below.
Today’s Jack Nation bonus code is MONOPOLY. I’ll bend the rules and give you until Feb. 29th to get it in because I really want T.O. to be included, so tell all your friends. Heck, tell your enemies, too. Why not?