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Stocks and Bonds - The Game of Investments
Stocks and Bonds is another of the 3M business simulations. In this game the players are given an initial stake of $10,000 which they then invest in a series of 10 stocks and bonds.
On each turn the players first collect any dividends and interest from the previous year. They then determine if this year will be a "bull" or a "bear" market and determine the current market price of all stocks using a special slide-rule style calculator. The players then buy and sell stocks for the year. The game lasts for 10 years (turns) and the player with the highest net worth at the end of that time is the winner.
This game does a very good job of simulating the effect of the stock market. While I wouldn't use it to gain investment advice it does give a good feel of how stocks behave.
The game also has one of the more interesting components I have seen. Instead of a plastic board and grease pencil, this game uses an actual chalkboard and piece of chalk for tracking stocks. The chalkboard was replaced in later editions but it is one of the more unusual game components.
14 comments on Stocks and Bonds:
I just acquired this game on ebay but I'm not sure if I have all the cards. How many are supposed to be in the game?
There are 36 cards in this game, I have played it for many years good family game.
Do either of you have a copy of the rules which you would be willing to copy and e-mail to me at indhra @ yahoo . com?
I got my copy out after more than ten years and alas there are no rules anymore.
We have a number of the 3M board games that I would like to sell. Will inventory them to get all of the names. Most of them have not been opened.
Let me know if anyone is interested.
These are the ones I have:
Image - in a can
Big & Bluff - in a can
Stocks & Bonds
Oh Wah Ree
Twixt - have 2
Facts in Five
Mr. President
Jumpin
Go
Challenge Bridge
Acquire
Chess
I'm also looking for a copy of the rules. I also just took the game out after 25 years or so, and can't remember how to play it. (Rules are missing.) If anyone knows where I can get a copy of the rules, I'd appreciate it.
Thanks,
Carol
carollaw@sonic.net
Same here. Need rules.
Steve
i could mail you a photocopy of the rules for $5
i don't have a digital scanner but i have ready access to a photocopier.
:D
also my email is: williamwotawa@gmail.com
Here's a link to the rules for Stocks and Bonds
http://www.1stingames.com/rules/3mstocksbonds/rules.htm
I have an UNOPENED copy of the 1964 Stocks and Bonds board game - if interested in purchasing it please reach out to me at shello9@hotmail.com and let me know your offer of purchase Thanks
Does anyone know what the value of this game is currently? I was going through stuff and found this game along with a game called Stocks. I was just curious about them. Thanks!
I have the Stocks & Bonds game I used to play with my father. He gave it to me but when I tried to play with my son I realized the calculator insert was missing. Does anyone know where I can get a copy of the insert or the insert itself. If so please send me the info. My email address is MSJAY@ZITOMEDIA.NET. Thanks.
jenny on ebay they go for 10 for a used one up to 140 for a new one. i think it is priceless though. it made me want to become a stock broker. now i am going to use it to teach my kids.
We have Stocks & Bonds and love it and have used it so much that the board you write prices on has all but worn out. Does anybody know where i can buy a new one from. Regards Kim Davies