If I remember correctly, Monique was only around 7 or 8 years old when her Tito King and Tita Bella gifted her with a the Game of Life, a very popular American board game made the the Milton Bradley company (yes, he's the same Milton Bradley that advocated Kindergarten in American education). The object of the game is to make the most in life--of course, based on the roll of the die (or the spinner, as the case may be). Players study, choose to go to college or work, go on date, start a family, and get "life points" by achievement, much like in real life. I understand that this board game dates back to 1860, and is of now 150 years old. Relaunched in 1960, the modern version has several variants, and we recently found a special limited edition of the board game, sold by Hasbro Toys (which acquired the Milton Bradley Company in 1984). We've spent several fun-filled family hours playing this board game, and I believe that it is a very good way of teaching children the intricacies of life. I'd like to see an international edition, though, as the commonly sold game set revolves mostly around the American way of life. Very enjoyable, plenty of amusing times with the children, and one board game that is a definite must-have in anyone's household.
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