# Financial Literacy Board Games My First Monopoly Teaches Kids About Money By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-04-27 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-first-monopoly References: [toyworldmag](https://toyworldmag.co.uk/hasbro-and-dragons-den-star-partner-on-my-first-monopoly-launch/)  There are countless editions of the [classic board game Monopoly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbros-monopoly) but My First Monopoly sets itself apart as an edition expressly designed to [teach kids about money](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-learners-big-earners). [Hasbro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-barbie-edition) teamed up with Dragons Den star Sara Davies MBE to create this unique edition of the board game geared at supporting aspiring young tycoons. The fun-focused teaching tool for families features a double-sided board that offers different levels of play. While one side of the board is best for kids between the ages of four to five with counting and matching activities, the second side offers more advanced money lessons with reading and math for kids ages six and up. In this kid-friendly Monopoly edition, kids compete to own properties like zoos, waterparks and pizza restaurants. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Financial Literacy Board Games:** Board games that teach financial literacy skills to young children are growing in popularity. - **Personalized Learning:** Board games with different levels of play that are age-appropriate teach children financial literacy skills using personalized learning techniques. - **Edutainment:** The growth in popularity of board games that are both educational and entertaining is creating opportunities for entrepreneurs to develop new lines of edutainment products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Board Game Industry:** The board game industry can leverage the popularity of financial literacy board games to create more educational products. - **Education Industry:** Educational companies can develop personalized learning tools for children to teach financial literacy skills through interactive board games. - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can develop new lines of edutainment products that are both educational and entertaining, such as financial literacy board games for children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Financial Literacy Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamified-financial-literacy.md) - [Deceptive Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-crooked-cash.md) - [Fashion Doll Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-barbie-edition.md) - [Wizard-Themed Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopolyharrypotteredition.md) - [Adult-Exclusive Reimagined Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-crawl.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-hello-kitty-friends-edition.md) - [Plush Toy Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-for-collectors.md) - [Expressive Gaming Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-campaigns.md) - [Interactive Entertainment Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-entertainment-board-games.md)