Recession hits board games as Monopoly enters NAMA-era

“TAX dodger”, drones Joan before reaching for the “chance” card.

Brian stares back and labels her a “NAMA hater” as he prepares to roll the dice, while George sits glumly in the corner sulking that everyone has become a “negative equity creator”.

The comments might seem more fitting in the midst of a Dáil debate, but they could soon be just as likely to be heard in your sitting room.