1. INVESTING TO MAKE A BIG PURCHASE
Game:
- Be the first to have $90.
Sample Case:
You went to a high school reunion. One of your friend is currently working as a real estate and she told you that there was a property-for-sale near the lake. You looked at the photos on her cell and those were gorgeous. It’s like fell in love at the first sight, You felt like it was meant for you. You would like to make an acquisition, but you don’t have enough fund to make the down payment. Fortunately, as it was located slightly further from the nearest town, the sales have been difficult.
Later in the day You find out that You are not the only person in the room who knew about the lake house. Some of your high school friends are also interested to acquire the property. Another fortunate event is that all of them don’t have the money yet as well. To ace the competition, You decided to leverage financial instruments to grow your wealth. Another unfortunate event is that Your friends had the same thought as well. Then, all of you race to get enough fund to put the down payment for the property.
The down payment is $90 in cash.
2. INVESTING FOR RETIREMENT
Game:
- Get most money in 8 turns.
Sample Case:
You are celebrating your loyalty tenure in your workplace. As people congratulate and shake your hands, You start to realize that there are more younger people in there. One of your colleague throws a joke, “Congrats, now you are one step closer to freedom. I mean, retirement.”. You laughed with him, but deep down You know that it’s true. You have pension fund, but it is better if You have more money for emergency use.
It is 8 more years to retirement.
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