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Monopoly Empire: Fun game for kids using what they are familiar with, or unconsciable marketing tactic to promote corporate brands? -- (link)

Posted by znufrii Jul 26 '13, 09:51

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http://consumerist.com/2013/07/26/new-monopoly-game-teaches-kids-the-importance-of-xbox-coca-cola-mcdonalds-and-ea/ (consumerist.com)

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they've screwed up monopoly with capitalism!...nm - x Jul 26, 09:56 8
- funny you should mention that, iinm, it was originally developed from games trying to warn people of the dangers of capitalism... -- nm - znufrii Jul 26, 10:05 4
  - *throws flag and gives penalty for unsubstantiated claim* -- nm - zork Jul 26, 10:11 3
    - The Landlord's Game -- (link) - znufrii Jul 26, 10:13 2
      - Design game decrying capitalism, then sell it. Collect $500! -- nm - First 'Chance' Card Jul 26, 10:29 1
        
        well, specifcally the problems of land ownership, it's not decrying capitalism as a whole - znufrii Jul 26, 10:31
- heh. btw, are you interested in doing the footy fantasy league this year? -- nm - zork Jul 26, 09:59 1
  - thanks, but likely no. i always lose interest in fantasy sports, i've never finished a season of any i've ever tried....nm - x Jul 26, 10:02
- Heh! -- nm - Dr.Vermin Jul 26, 09:58
the second one -- nm - Beryllium Jul 26, 09:55 1
- This does make me think that a Monopoly game where you get to name your own companies would be fun, though -- nm - Beryllium Jul 26, 09:55

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