Customer Reviews:
 Ka-Ching! January 13, 2008
Lynn Ellingwood (Webster, NY United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this game on sale at the grocery store after Christmas. It looked a bit lonely. It turned out to be fun to learn and play. The game is good for math learning because it involves addition and multiplication but not in a difficult way that leaves a child feeling frustrated. It involves simple counting, adding and subtraction as well as counting money. Buying and selling stocks is also part of the game so children can get an idea of how buying stock works. And did I tell you that the game is fun for adults too? It is. You won't get bored playing with a child and might want to share it with adults you know too. The play is limited to two people at a time so that may be something you might want to consider. Buy another Gamewright game to share with your other friends, family or relatives and switch. Gamewright creates some really fun games. Highly recommended!
Not just a kids' game! October 1, 2008
J. C. Stine (Vancouver, BC)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I recently picked this up for several reasons: it's small, it's a card game, it's for two people, and it has received favorable reviews. All pluses in my book.
This is a very easy to learn card game, which is finished in 15 minutes. The cards are laid out in columns, only the top of each being available during play. Players receive money, and must buy the available cards. Cards are purchased at face value, so 2 sells for $[...], 5 for $[...], etc. When players have two cards of the same color they can be sold back at the multiplied value. So,if you bought a 4 and a 5 for 9 dollars, you can sell them for $[...]. And that's it.
It's all about trying to get high value cards, and at the same time spoiling your opponent's attempts to do the same (since you play open hands).
Good for math learning for kids, but a very good two-player adult game as well.
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