Moneywise Kids
Math, Counting, Economics
Description:
Practice making change while players earn a $100 bill. Then learn to budget money while spending it on life’s necessities, such as housing, food, clothing, etc.
Young Entrepreneur Institute
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Hunting Valley, OH 44022
(216) 831-2200
Check out our list of games we’ve reviewed and organized so you can make entrepreneurial learning even more fun.
Moneywise Kids
Math, Counting, Economics
Description:
Practice making change while players earn a $100 bill. Then learn to budget money while spending it on life’s necessities, such as housing, food, clothing, etc.
Math Dice
Mental Math
Description:
Roll the two 12-sided target dice and multiply them to get a target number. Roll the three scoring dice and combine these numbers using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, or even powers to build an equation that is closest, or equal to, the target. This mentally challenging and fun dice game helps players sharpen math skills by solving problems in a fun new way.
YEI Notes:
Simple
Cover Your Assets
Strategy, Math, Stocks
Description:
Use your set of cards to challenge other players and gain their assets, or to make pairs and increase your assets. First player to $1 million dollars wins in this 4-6 player turn based cared game.
Virtual Option:
DIY available
YEI Notes:
If you like this, The bears and the bees is similiar and so is skull king (Both granda becks games)
The Allowance Game
Math, Responsibility, Finance
Description:
Race around the board (roll a die) doing chores and collecting an allowance, then spend your earnings on the things you want.
YEI Notes:
Small board (18 inches)
Money Bags
Making Change
Description:
Roll the dice and move through the dollar-shaped board. First one to the finish line wins. Along the way, you will make change but you might not be able to use certain coins. This is a crazy coin counting game.
Virtual Option:
Available with adaptations
YEI Notes:
Play money simulates real dollars and coins.
Monopoly Jr.
Buy, Sell, Negotiate, Basics of Business
Description:
Fast dealing, property trading board game. Learn how to make deals, the value of location, and more.
Virtual Options:
playrento.com
pogo.com
YEI Notes:
Love that Hasbro now has a speed version of this game. Classic game that every child should play at least once.
Yaslam
Strategy, Math, Understanding Risk
Description:
Collect as many chips as you can by rolling dice and selecting corresponding chips with numbers on them. Each stack of chips is limited, so choose wisely.
YEI Notes:
Fast fun dice game; like Yahtzee but dont need to keep score and adds an element of strategy and risk.
ThinkPack - the brainstorming card deck that accompanies Thinkertoys book
Creativity, Brainstorming, Problem Solving
Description:
Teaches what to do when faced with a problem and how to systematically come up with a solution.
Virtual Option:
Yes, needs adaptations.
YEI Notes:
Must read and understand the playbook before playing. You can not just jump in and play.
Ideas for Good - WagiLabs
Creativity, Pitching, Problem Solving, Empathy
Description:
A game of Curiosity, Compassion, and Courage for kids who want to change the world. Virtual option available.
YEI Notes:
Kids and this adult, LOVE this game. A great way to teach social entrepreneurship, empathy, problem solving skills.
75 tools for creative thinking, a fun card deck for creative inspiration
Creativity, Problem Solving
Description:
This creative card deck toolbox will guide the player to be creative at the different stages of any process or situation where new ideas are desired. The seventy-five tools are organized around six steps in the process: get started, look around, ask around, break it down, break free, evaluate, and select.