Using MONOPOLYTM to teach the legal aspects of money, crypto and central bank digital currencies
Abstract
This chapter uses MONOPOLY™ as a game-based learning tool to teach the legal aspects of money, crypto, and central bank digital currencies (CBDC). By layering FinTech elements onto the traditional board game, students gain hands-on experience with evolving payment systems—banknotes, crypto, and CBDC—through experiential play. The activity fosters critical thinking, legal interpretation, and financial literacy, particularly among non-law students. Reflections reveal insights into trust, market dynamics, and regulatory challenges. This innovative approach addresses gaps in financial education and supports inclusive learning in commercial law.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Innovative Teaching Methodologies in Social Sciences
Educational Games and Gamification
Legal Education and Practice Innovations
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks
- Pages
- 36–42
- Publication date
- 25 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter