Have you ever time traveled?
Get ready because we are going back to the 90’s.
When I was a kid my parents bought my sister and me a game called Mall Madness. I’ve talked about it to friends since then, but no one seemed to remember it. I almost thought I made it up…especially since looking back it all just seems so weird.
But alas, it did exist.
As you can see from the box, it’s geared toward both boys and girls {just kidding}. Here is the premise as I remember it:
You set up an elaborate board that looks like a clue board, but with mall shops instead of rooms. Then you move a cool plastic person around the board. You press a button on a little machine and a weird voice tells you what store is having a sale. Then you rush there and buy things.
This is what the box says:
“Attention Mall Shoppers! The voice of the Mall has big news! Come inside and hear all about the giant sales and special bargains! Then join your friends on a wild shopping spree as you rush from store to store!
Press the console button and the Voice will tell you where to move and where to find the best sales. Hurry! Your friends may try to beat you to the bargains! See if you can be the first to buy six items. IF you need more money, make a quick stop at the bank!
To buy or bank – just insert your credit card into the slot and listen. You never know what the Voice of the Mall has “in store” for you!”
Did you catch that bit about the money? If you run out, just go to the bank. No big deal, just get more and keep shopping. Only in the 90’s…am I right?
Any time our babysitter came over we would play this game. Looking back, I really feel sorry for that. Especially since her little brother usually came along when we watched us. Andrew played a lot of Mall Madness in his day. Luckily the box came with one male character.
Anyway, the moral of this story is. First of all, that was a great game. Second, I think that was good coaching for my day today. I’ll be spotting the sales then getting there faster than anyone else.
“Attention mall shoppers, there is a sale at H&M.”
What? I’m there. Also, look out Forever 21. Storm’s a’comin’.
Amy
