8 economic board games to replace Monopoly

Monopoly is a classic game invented in the first half of the 20th century. The participants of the battle will have to develop their business: buy land and assets, take and pay rent and try to increase their income in different ways. "Monopoly" teaches the basic principles of economics, and also the fact that success depends not only on cold calculation, but also on chance, so you need to think carefully about risks.

However, the American company Hasbro left the Russian market, and with it the most famous financial game has practically disappeared. The shops sell out leftovers, and there is not much hope for parallel imports: desktops need translation, so it is useless to import the conditionally Turkish version.

"Monopoly" although the first, but not the only economic board game. Here are some analogues. Most of them are also foreign, but they can still be found on sale.

1. Cash flow

• Age of players: from 10 years.
• Number of players: two to six.

Entrepreneur and investor Robert Kiyosaki, author of the motivational book Rich Dad Poor Dad, had a hand in creating this board. And the game well repeats life scenarios. At the beginning, participants choose professions. They also need to determine financial goal, the achievement of which will make them winners. In the process, you will have to earn money and spend it on routine and unforeseen expenses. It also implies that the players will go through two rounds: first in the mode with income only from salaries, and then with investments.

Cash Flow allows you to try different scenarios for dealing with finances without the risk of losing money.

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2. Antimonopoly

• Age of players: from 8 years old.
• Number of players: two to six.

As the name implies, this game is almost like Monopoly, only more difficult. Because small entrepreneurs are also entering the business, who have to fight with business giants. Competition means price wars, elimination of rivals and other drastic measures. Which will win - the free market or the monopoly empire?

3. Economicus

• Age of players: from 8 years old.
• Number of players: from one to eight.

Participants try themselves in the role of entrepreneurs-investors. You can invest in 11 sectors, but Not all equally profitable. So you have to think about how to make capital. As in life, various accidents will affect the process.

The third edition of the board game has a single player mode, so you can practice before going out to the final battle with friends.

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4. Orconomics

• Age of players: from 10 years.
• Number of players: two to five.

This economic board game is similar to the previous one, but less connected to reality, because the action takes place in a fantasy world. Magic works here, and a competitor can be eliminated not only with cunning tricks, but also in a fight. Therefore, the lessons of "Orconomics" are not entirely applicable in life. But it's fun to play.

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5. Startup

• Age of players: from 8 years old.
• Number of players: from one to eight.

This is also a variation on the theme of starting your own business, but in a modern format. The players have to assemble a team and implement the project. And with competitors they will fight with the help DDoS attacks and other technological chips. Force majeure is also provided, where would startups be without them.

6. Corruptionist

• Age of players: from 18 years old.
• Number of players: three to four.

Bribes, kickbacks, blackmail, theft from the budget - this game has everything to pull off corruption schemes and become the richest. Of course, it is hardly possible to advise this desktop from the point of view of bringing its scenarios to life. But after it, many things will become clearer.

7. game of life

• Age of players: from 8 years old.
• Number of players: two to four.

Participants go through stages of career and family life. So you'll have to count the money prioritize, as well as showcase your talents to other players. You can earn money by completing tasks: sing a song, tell a story.

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8. Corporation. Think and get rich

• Age of players: from 6 years old.
• Number of players: two to six.

Here you have to climb career ladder - from starting positions to the position of CEO. Whoever leads the company will win. In the process, you will have to use logic, test your moral views and reaction to force majeure.