Money and Business Games for Kids
Age Recommendation: 5-8
Monopoly Junior is a simplified version of the popular board game Monopoly, designed for younger children. In the game, players move around the board and collect money by landing on different spaces, such as a pet store or a candy factory. Players can also buy properties and collect rent from other players who land on them. The game includes familiar characters from the Monopoly game, such as the Top Hat and the Scottie Dog, as well as new characters, such as a penguin and a bunny. The game is designed to be easy to learn and play, with simple rules and gameplay that is suitable for kids aged 5 and up.
Age Recommendation: 6-10
Cash Flow for Kids is a board game created by Robert Kiyosaki, the author of the bestselling book Rich Dad Poor Dad. It is a simplified version of the original Cash Flow game, designed specifically for kids. The game teaches players about financial literacy and how to build wealth through investing in assets. In the game, players start out with a certain amount of money and a job that provides an income. As they move around the board, they can make investments in assets, such as stocks, real estate, and businesses, which generate cash flow and increase their net worth. Players must also pay expenses, such as taxes and bills, and avoid pitfalls, such as going into debt or losing money in bad investments. The game is designed to be educational and fun, and it is suitable for players aged 8 and up.
Age Recommendation: 8+
PayDay is a board game that simulates a month in the life of a worker. In the game, players start out with a certain amount of money and must manage their income and expenses to make it to the next payday. Players earn income by landing on spaces that represent different sources of income, such as a salary or a bonus. They also pay expenses, such as rent, bills, and taxes, by landing on spaces that represent different expenses. The game includes various events and surprises that can affect players' income and expenses, such as a salary increase or a sudden car repair. The player who has the most money at the end of the month wins the game. PayDay is designed to teach players about money management and budgeting, and it is suitable for players aged 8 and up.
Age Recommendation: 8+
The Game of Life is a classic board game that allows players to experience the ups and downs of life. In the game, players move their game pieces around a board that represents different stages of life, such as college, starting a career, getting married, and raising a family. Along the way, players spin a wheel to determine their income and make decisions about how to spend and save their money. They can also encounter various events and challenges, such as getting a promotion, having a baby, or taking out a loan. The player who has the most money and assets at the end of the game wins. The Game of Life is designed to be educational and fun, and it is suitable for players aged 8 and up.
