Fight The Bear Game Analysis
Warren Buffet once said, “Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone
planted a tree a long time ago” (Warren). Mr. Buffet emphasizes the importance of investing in
capital markets over long periods of time through planned and decisive techniques.
Understanding the basics of investing is essential to developing a secure financial future and
maximizing the value of hard earned money. Capitalism has enabled the United States of
America and its citizens to rapidly increase the productivity of our nation through free open and
capital markets. Overtime capitalists have revolutionized the way Americans invest developing
critical financial lessons explaining ideas everyone must comprehend to be successful when
Studying …show more content…
This kid friendly game intends to educate children about the stock
market and the challenges of investing. Children will learn the importance of diversified
investment portfolios, when to buy and sell, and investing without emotions. Ultimately, they
will learn how to fight the bear markets and manage the bull markets.
“Fight the Bear – Reward the Bull” is a simple game for children to learn in a short
amount of time. Each player will start with $1,000 and will draw a card to determine their
college debt. After determining their debt, each player will roll two dice and multiply their roll
by 10 to determine their monthly salary. Each time the player lands on or passes the start they
will receive their pre-determined salary. On the board, there are eight sets of companies in
different industries. In order for a player to achieve a diversified portfolio, they must …show more content…
Additionally, players will encounter unexpected expenses if they land on the
space entitled “Bills” or “Capital Gains Tax.”
Marriot International Inc. (MAR), Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL), and
Toyota Motor Corp. (TM) are three stocks I invested in during the Stock Market Game and
appear in my new board game, “Fight the Bear – Reward the Bull.” Throughout the Stock
Market Game, MAR’s and CBRL’s returns increased by ten percent; whereas, the TM’s returns
were down due to difficulties in the auto industry. Strong performances in MAR and CBRL
mitigated losses in TM’s stock. In “Fight the Bear – Reward the Bull,” players are rewarded for a
diversified portfolio by receiving dividends dictated by the companies and industries in which
players choose to invest. By providing incentives for players to diversify their portfolio, players
are more likely to make intelligent investment decision that will assist them in developing a
“Fight the Bear – Reward the Bull” is an innovative board game that will revolutionize
how children of all ages learn about capital markets and investments. In a world saturated with
iPhones, tablets, and laptops, this game can be sold through retailers both in stores and
planted a tree a long time ago” (Warren). Mr. Buffet emphasizes the importance of investing in
capital markets over long periods of time through planned and decisive techniques.
Understanding the basics of investing is essential to developing a secure financial future and
maximizing the value of hard earned money. Capitalism has enabled the United States of
America and its citizens to rapidly increase the productivity of our nation through free open and
capital markets. Overtime capitalists have revolutionized the way Americans invest developing
critical financial lessons explaining ideas everyone must comprehend to be successful when
Studying …show more content…
This kid friendly game intends to educate children about the stock
market and the challenges of investing. Children will learn the importance of diversified
investment portfolios, when to buy and sell, and investing without emotions. Ultimately, they
will learn how to fight the bear markets and manage the bull markets.
“Fight the Bear – Reward the Bull” is a simple game for children to learn in a short
amount of time. Each player will start with $1,000 and will draw a card to determine their
college debt. After determining their debt, each player will roll two dice and multiply their roll
by 10 to determine their monthly salary. Each time the player lands on or passes the start they
will receive their pre-determined salary. On the board, there are eight sets of companies in
different industries. In order for a player to achieve a diversified portfolio, they must …show more content…
Additionally, players will encounter unexpected expenses if they land on the
space entitled “Bills” or “Capital Gains Tax.”
Marriot International Inc. (MAR), Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL), and
Toyota Motor Corp. (TM) are three stocks I invested in during the Stock Market Game and
appear in my new board game, “Fight the Bear – Reward the Bull.” Throughout the Stock
Market Game, MAR’s and CBRL’s returns increased by ten percent; whereas, the TM’s returns
were down due to difficulties in the auto industry. Strong performances in MAR and CBRL
mitigated losses in TM’s stock. In “Fight the Bear – Reward the Bull,” players are rewarded for a
diversified portfolio by receiving dividends dictated by the companies and industries in which
players choose to invest. By providing incentives for players to diversify their portfolio, players
are more likely to make intelligent investment decision that will assist them in developing a
“Fight the Bear – Reward the Bull” is an innovative board game that will revolutionize
how children of all ages learn about capital markets and investments. In a world saturated with
iPhones, tablets, and laptops, this game can be sold through retailers both in stores and