Monopoly vs CASHFLOW I am hoping to hear from people who actually HAVE, or have PLAYED: Monopoly and the adult version of CASHFLOWBesides price, how do they compare? I've been trying to find out for a good while and I can't seem to find that information from anyone who has played both posted anywhere. I have played Monopoly for years but from what I gather from comments on Amazon (and the CASHFLOW site), the games seem to have a different focus/lesson on looking at investing/saving money. Can anyone elaborate on that point? Monopoly vs CASHFLOW I am hoping to hear from people who actually HAVE, or have PLAYED: Monopoly and the adult version of CASHFLOWBesides price, how do they compare? I've been... » Read More Monopoly vs CASHFLOW I am hoping to hear from people who actually HAVE, or have PLAYED: Monopoly and the adult version of CASHFLOWBesides price, how do they compare? I've been trying to find out for a good while and I can't seem to find that information from anyone who has played both posted anywhere. I have played Monopoly for years but from what I gather from comments on Amazon (and the CASHFLOW site), the games seem to have a different focus/lesson on looking at investing/saving money. Can anyone elaborate on that point? « Show Less
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You should check out Charge Large by Hasbro (Parker Brothers/Milton Bradley)... It's like a new monopoly but focuses on credit cards and investing in a fun way. If you could establish a happy medium between Monopoly and Cashflow - Charge Large is your board game of choice, for sure!
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With an older partner, you can start about age 6... The tokens keep track of your 'expeses' while you go through the game, but you have to be able to add and subtract in $10 to $100 increments.The top range is as old as you want. I played it first in my thirties, and LOVED it. Taught me concepts I wish had been introduced to me as a child. We now play Cash Flow 101 (the 'adult' version) at least once a year to keep the concepts strong in our day-to-day and planning/investing finances.
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No difference. The game has an electronic feature for banking only. No paper money involved as the sets had when I was a child. So, it's a game with electronic banking features.
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I find Dominion to have a much higher replay value. There are millions of combinations of cards to play with. Meaning that you have to devise a new strategy with every game... it is lots of fun. Only downside is the game doesnt really pick up until you get a couple expansions. It's not hard to become a master at the base set. If you give your kids this Base Dominion set, they will be begging for expansions to this in no time at all. It can get a little costly, but totally worth it. Awesome game.I have played both 7 wonders and Dominion. However, I haven't played any 7W expansions and own almost all of the Dominion ones, so take that into consideration. . I find Dominion to have a much higher replay value. There are millions of combinations of cards to play with. Meaning that you have to devise a new strategy with every game... it is lots of fun. Only downside is the game doesnt really pick up until you get a couple expansions. It's not hard to become a master at the base set. If you give your kids this Base Dominion set, they will be begging for expansions to this in no time at all. It can get a little costly, but totally worth it. Awesome game.I have played both 7 wonders and Dominion. However, I haven't played any 7W expansions and... » Read More I find Dominion to have a much higher replay value. There are millions of combinations of cards to play with. Meaning that you have to devise a new strategy with every game... it is lots of fun. Only downside is the game doesnt really pick up until you get a couple expansions. It's not hard to become a master at the base set. If you give your kids this Base Dominion set, they will be begging for expansions to this in no time at all. It can get a little costly, but totally worth it. Awesome game.I have played both 7 wonders and Dominion. However, I haven't played any 7W expansions and own almost all of the Dominion ones, so take that into consideration. . « Show Less
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Haven't gone thru all the questions in either version yet -- there are a lot! The questions are different. The party edition questions are mostly ones with no real known answer. In the original one the questions were more facts and the answers might actually be known by the players -- where these are more "out there" like "What year was frozen pizza first sold in the United States? or What percent of home fires start in the kitchen? More fun I think -- especially if one of the players is a real trivia maniac and really DOES know all the answers in the original version! (We have that!) Haven't gone thru all the questions in either version yet -- there are a lot! The questions are different. The party edition questions are mostly ones with no real known answer. In the original one the questions were more facts and the answers might actually be known by the players -- where these are more "out there" like "What year was frozen pizza first sold in the United States? or What percent of home fires start in the kitchen? More fun I think -- especially if one of the players is a real trivia maniac and really DOES know all the answers in the original version! (We... » Read More Haven't gone thru all the questions in either version yet -- there are a lot! The questions are different. The party edition questions are mostly ones with no real known answer. In the original one the questions were more facts and the answers might actually be known by the players -- where these are more "out there" like "What year was frozen pizza first sold in the United States? or What percent of home fires start in the kitchen? More fun I think -- especially if one of the players is a real trivia maniac and really DOES know all the answers in the original version! (We have that!) « Show Less
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It's been a while since I bought mine, but the business version has s boring box. The retail version has a very fancy box. However, the pricing seems to be completely independent. Sometimes it is cheaper tho buy the one with the fancy box.
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Both good questions that we also are stumped by...very poor directions! We played with just one deck of cards and no jokers with four people....maybe if you were playing with more people you would use both decks?!
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I also wondered which to get. I ended up with this version, and I'm really glad. My 6 year old grandchildren have no trouble doing the easier cards, and they enjoy trying and conquering the tougher ones. Plus, adults can also enjoy this version. Don't know about buying cards separately, but not that I've ever seen.
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I find Dominion to have a much higher replay value. There are millions of combinations of cards to play with. Meaning that you have to devise a new strategy with every game... it is lots of fun. Only downside is the game doesnt really pick up until you get a couple expansions. It's not hard to become a master at the base set. If you give your kids this Base Dominion set, they will be begging for expansions to this in no time at all. It can get a little costly, but totally worth it. Awesome game. I have played both 7 wonders and Dominion. However, I haven't played any 7W expansions and own almost all of the Dominion ones, so take that into consideration. .
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Yes. I wondered why you asked that so I looked up the listing. No idea why the one image shows those plain playing pieces. Must have been an older version. It's a very fun game. Good for learning strategy.
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Well yeah, it's not a Free to play. But once you initially buy it there's not much else. I think there's a little DLC but I got the Black Emporium Edition or something like that and it all came with it at a very reasonable price considering how old this game is and how good it is.
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Please look up a set of rules for each version on your computer. They are considerable different. The Chinese version has similarities to the card game of rummy, while the American version uses a play card of hands that changes each year. I find the American version more challenging and I enjoy it more. Whatever version you prefer to play, spending time with friends is the best feature of the game.
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I would recommend the non-beginner one. The adults in my family are addicted to it as well as all the kids. Would recommend. All the Think Fun games are great.
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I agree with H. Sexton, Jr. I just got my 7 yr old a DS to replace his Leapster. It was awesome! It is all educational. I've only found 2 educational games for his level so far on DS. He reads on a 4th grade level and is in G&T; and I am having a hard time finding educational games. If you want ed- I'd go to the Leapster. Hope this helps!
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Honestly, we really like the game. My kids have never, once chosen to skip education. It does show them that it does take time and effort (and money) to get an education - that's the truth. I've seen too many of my friends (in real life) skip the college route as kids because it was "too hard" and are now having to go back and do it with a family to support. And we love the fact that the life points are so important - that money ISN'T everything. (yes, there's some silly cards like, "get a shoe deal. Earn $500,000." But come on, its a game. And we've been able to laugh with our kids about that. Being at least above-average, they know that's not reality.)We don't pay for everything with cash, but we do not carry debt on our credit cards, have car payments, etc. We spend alot of time educating our children on responsible economics and I think this game helps. It's got alot of good "helpful hints" on the back of cards and in the booklet that came with the game. A great site for financial education is http://www.crown.org/LIBRARY/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleId=342.
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Bog box is great, but I playa lot of board games with folks. After playing quite a bit of Dominion, I can say that you would be happy with the regular game. Loads of fun with a ton of replay value without needing the expansions.
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First of all, there are 11 chapters in the base game. This means 11 minimum playthroughs if you were to actually successfully finish each one without losing (It's not a guarantee you'll win the first time). Second, you have 6 characters that play in a variety of ways and most chapters only allow 4 at a time so you could choose someone else to play as on subsequent playthroughs of already played chapters. Finally, Plaidhat (maker of the game) has 2 extra chapters for sale on their site for 99 cents for a total of 13 chapters. In my opinion, this game is a great addition if you are wanting a longer Descent style game to add to your shelf. First of all, there are 11 chapters in the base game. This means 11 minimum playthroughs if you were to actually successfully finish each one without losing (It's not a guarantee you'll win the first time). Second, you have 6 characters that play in a variety of ways and most chapters only allow 4 at a time so you could choose someone else to play as on subsequent playthroughs of already played chapters. Finally, Plaidhat (maker of the game) has 2 extra chapters for sale on their site for 99 cents for a total of 13 chapters. In my opinion, this game is a great addition if you are wanting a... » Read More First of all, there are 11 chapters in the base game. This means 11 minimum playthroughs if you were to actually successfully finish each one without losing (It's not a guarantee you'll win the first time). Second, you have 6 characters that play in a variety of ways and most chapters only allow 4 at a time so you could choose someone else to play as on subsequent playthroughs of already played chapters. Finally, Plaidhat (maker of the game) has 2 extra chapters for sale on their site for 99 cents for a total of 13 chapters. In my opinion, this game is a great addition if you are wanting a longer Descent style game to add to your shelf. « Show Less