Cashless Monopoly And Teaching Financial Literacy

Dateline: Woking, 18th December 2024.Writing about financial literacy in The Financial Times, Clear Barrett talks about going online to buy the well-known game of childhood capitalist indoctrination, Monopoly. She says that she was “stunned to see that a totally cashless version is now available”. Well, I hate to be that guy, but actually cashless Monopoly has been around for as long as I’ve been writing blog posts about cashlessness.Subscribe nowMonopoly moneyIn fact cashless Monopoly came out in 2006! Here’s an excerpt from a review at the time:What would Monopoly be like if it were invented today…? The world has changed amazingly over the last 70 years. This special anniversary edition celebrates 70 years of the world’s most popular board game with a modern day equivalent to the traditional game. Choose from a range of new movers including a mobile phone, roller blade or even a cheeseburger! The rent has skyrocketed sky high in a much more recognisable London. You can build property in Covent Garden, visit the London Eye or make millions in The City! Wheel and deal in the fast lane – millions of pounds, not just hundreds! This Electronic Special Edition features an Electronic Banker Unit and “Debit” Cards that replace the money. Just swipe and you’re away!In the interests of research I got a copy of the UK Monopoly Electronic Banking Edition and turned to a (then) enthusiastic Monopoly player for a more detailed evaluation, which I cannot resist reposting here:[Aaron Birch, aged 9] I think that…Cashless Monopoly And Teaching Financial Literacy