Cash Flow is an exciting family board game that packs a big lesson on how financial life really works. Players draw for occupations and earn money based on their station in life. Each turn players are given the opportunity (via role of the dice) to either get ahead through wise investments or enjoy life now. Big rewards for delayed gratification. Once your investments have paid off, you can escape the rat race and live on your passive income -- you've made it and it feels good. Beware, along the way your investments can go belly up, or even worse you can be down-sized. 

The game is long (allow about 3 hours for 6 people) and it's not fair. If you draw a low paying job to start, your chances of winning are much lower than if you start out with a high paying job. But our kids still ask to play it and they remember the lessons they've learned. It's one of our all time favorite games.

It's also expensive for a game, but it comes with lots of parts, is very well constructed, and is a course in economics. It's recommended for kids 10 and up. In this case, I'd go with the age range. I'd also plan on playing it with adults in the mix.

There is a kids version recommended for kids 6 - 12. It's less expensive and probably not as complicated, but I haven't played that one so I can't recommend it. Any out there know the kids version of Cash Flow?

Bottom line -- Cash Flow is a great family game. If you don't have it, invest. It's a game that will pay for itself and you'll have fun.

Rich Dad Cashflow 101 can be found at Amazon.com

Rich Dad Cashflow for Kids  can be found at Amazon.com

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