Helping Ordinary People Accomplish Extraordinary Things
In the first two parts of this series, I discussed the myriad of problems with the game of Monopoly and then some alternative rules that radically improve the game experience and provide for much better learning outcomes. In this final part, I will discuss the key takeaways from the new Monopoly experience. As I work …
Monopoly Part III: Greatness and Goodness Takeaways Read More »
Last time, if the first part of this review of Monopoly, I discussed how Monopoly is an awful game experience which teaches terrible lessons. As someone who believes in redemption, today I will discuss how to modify the game to not only make the game a bit more enjoyable, but also so young people can …
Monopoly as a Game is Terrible Monopoly is the 5th best selling board game of all time … and it’s awful. It’s a non-collaborative game that favors the frontrunner and doesn’t provide for alternative strategies for victory. Monopoly’s “roll-and-go” design leaves people as passive observers throughout most of the game, while others are making their …
Problem Prioritization We all have a desire to solve problems. But we all have limits to our time and energy. We cannot fix everything. Therefore, we need to be selective about what actions we take and what problems we tackle. There are problems that we can solve ourselves, problems we cannot solve alone, and problems …