Moneywise Kids

by TaliCor

Product Features

• Two levels of play
• Two players can play
• For 7 years and above
• Teaches kids to make change and budget
• Tips for parents and teachers

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 2 x 8.6 inches ; 4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00000IZHK
• Item model number: 4100152
• Manufacturer recommended age: 7 - 12 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,738 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

Created by a volunteer math aide in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Moneywise Kids contains two simple, fun games that will help kids understand how money works, in terms of dollar value and spending power. In the first game, Bill Maker, kids take turns rolling the dice and earning dollars that are commensurate with the numbers that come up: roll a 2 and a 6, for instance, and you get $8. As they accrue wealth with each turn, players exchange smaller bills for larger ones until someone winds up with $100. In the second game, Bill Breaker, each player starts with $100 and earns more money with each turn, but players must also draw "moneywise markers"--bills for such real-life expenses as food, medical care, and taxes--and make payments along the way. And watch out for those hard-luck chips that mean big bills. The player who collects all six markers and still has $100 in savings is the winner. The game is lively and only lightly competitive, with an accent on grasping the mysteries of dollars and cents. --Tom Keogh

Product Description

This engaging, easy-to-play game is designed to teach money management and budgeting skills and to do so in a captivating way. Moneywise Kids is actually two games in one -- Bill Maker and Bill Breaker. Both are based on proven concepts, tested in the classroom, and ones in which all players get to win. Included are two bill boardgame boards, two sets of bills from $1 to $100, 16 Moneywise markers, and two dice. For 2 players.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

88 of 89 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My kids like to play it over and over again!, December 29, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Moneywise Kids (Toy)

This was one of the favorite games of Christmas. My nine-year old likes playing it over and over again to see different outcomes and to use different spending and saving strategies. Because of the combination of skill and luck, different aged kids can play on a pretty level playing field. My 9 year-old and my 11 year-old like playing it together. We also gave a copy to our son's teacher who is excited about using it in her classroom during academic enrichment time. The game plays pretty quickly and does not require a lot of explanation, yet gets basic money management skills across in a fun way. Aristoplay makes great games!

64 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bought it through Amazon recommendations and love it!, January 21, 2000

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Moneywise Kids (Toy)

This game is great for teaching money exchange values. I have seen my eight year old really increase his skills. (I'd love to see the same thing come out with coins). We have played it several times a week for 2 months and are still not bored with it.

49 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars my kids love this game ! it's easy and quick!, August 24, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Moneywise Kids (Toy)

It's hard to teach kids about money. This game not only teaches them how to make change, but it also gives them a lesson about spending money on the essentials of life and the importance of saving. All of this in one easy to learn quick game. Buy this one!!!!!