Who We Are & Why We Made This Game
At SMAT Designs — founded by Scott Manthey and Ariel Tourner — our mission is simple: make education engaging through design, history and storytelling. We believe games can shape mindsets, spark conversation, and build community.
Meet the Founders
Scott Manthey
Co-Founder & Designer
Award-winning designer, lifelong martial artist and tech innovator — dedicated to bridging culture, creativity and enterprise.
Ariel Tourner
Co-Founder & Lead Artist
3D artist, educator and design-lead committed to bringing stories of resilience and achievement to life.
Why This Game Matters
We wanted more than a game about “winning money.” We wanted a game about building together — about legacy, representation, and learning. We looked to Greenwood's Golden Era to find an inspiring story of Black entrepreneurship and community success. The result: a board game that honors the past and equips players for the future.
“We created this game so families, students and communities can experience the power of collaboration — not just competition.”
— Scott & Ariel
The Greenwood Legacy
The Greenwood District: Black Wall Street
In the early 1900s, the Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was one of the most prosperous African American communities in the United States. Known as ‘Black Wall Street,’ this thriving neighborhood was home to over 600 Black-owned businesses.
The district represented the pinnacle of Black entrepreneurship and economic self-sufficiency, creating unprecedented wealth during the Jim Crow era.
Legacy & Educational Mission
Black Wall Streetopoly: Greenwood Legacy honors this incredible history by transforming it into an engaging educational experience that teaches Black entrepreneurship and community economics.
Through gameplay, families and educators explore real business owners' stories and learn economic principles that built Black Wall Street.
Ready to Experience History?
Only 200 units available. Order your copy today and become part of preserving this important legacy.