Monopoly JC Computer Game

Pros: Great game; clever animation, multiple features. Internet adaptable. Widely available.

Cons: Won't run on Windows 2000. Animation option pile-on can slow lesser computers.

The Bottom Line: Antique anti-socialist board game hits 21st century as isolation-enabling entertainment. Artificial Intelligence option limits the need to find other folks with time to waste.

Review: Ahhh... the good old days. While the ribald Thanksgiving laughter and chatter of our extended family out-performed the turkey-induced snore of Aunt Helen's sofa snooze, brothers Tony, John, Ed and I would play Monopoly. Being cooped-up in our modest...

Pros: Teaches counting, money, easy to understand.

Cons: Pre-determined game, no strategy

Review: This is one computer I actually enjoy laying with my daughter. It is great for teaching young children how to count but has enough material in it that even my nine year boy enjoys it to.

It also teaches them to pay for the properties they...