Thursday, August 22, 2013

Playing Stock Market Board Games Can Bring Families Together

By Tara Daniels


In the digital age, it sometimes feels like the board game has been forgotten about as a form of entertainment. There is still many an excellent game of this type manufactured though, and stock market board games are just one kind. Playing games like this can bring a family closer together, as well as act as an educational tool for children.

While playing games for 'educational' benefit can seem to suck the fun out of things a little, learning does not have to take place in a classroom. Playing this type of game can teach children about how to cooperate and interact with other people in a positive way. The time spent with siblings, parents and relatives can also bring a family much closer together.

One of the world's more popular games of this general type is Monopoly, which, although not dealing with the stock market specifically, does utilize some similar themes. A famous brand name in its field, which has been around for many years, playing this game is a part of growing up for many people. Many individuals have warm memories of long Monopoly sessions at Christmas time and during holidays.

Many kinds of this game which focus on the stock market do use similar structures and rules to Monopoly, but are more contemporary in their overall packaging. Dice rolls usually determine how the pattern of the game unfolds, with counters being moved across game boards too. How the boards are structured and designed is dependent upon the rules and design ethos of the game.

For children, participating in a game of this type can have many advantages, and for different age groups too. The structure of the game helps to teach children that in life people have to work within boundaries, which shape and control behaviour. This helps to show the negative consequences of trying to break the rules.

Of course, one of the disadvantages for anyone looking to enjoy this kind of activity today is that many of the actual games are now quite old, with some not being manufactured any more. This means that for anyone who wants to participate, finding a game is not simply a case of visiting your local toy store. It may also be necessary to use the internet to find some second-hand or even vintage sets with which to play.

When buying a game of this type it is important to check a few things before purchasing. For starters, all the pieces and other accessories such as cards need to be in place, as they can be impossible to replace. The game also needs to be in good enough condition to actually use properly.

To some, stock market board games may well seem like something which comes from an older, more dated, era, with computer technology having rendered them obsolete. While that might be true, at least to some extent, it does not lessen or diminish the fun and social benefits which can come from participating in this kind of activity. If you are looking for something to do as a family, which can also have some educational benefits for your children, then this type of game could be just what you have been seeking.




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