Developers: J.M. Seymour and Chuck Kuster
Format: Playing cards
UPC: 9780971290037
Cost: $11.95

The Wants & Needs Game

An important money moment is learning to distinguish a want from a need. The Wants & Needs Game provides plenty of opportunities for players to hone this skill in a fun way. In each round, a selected player shouts "Need" or "want" and other players quickly choose the best card in their hand. The judge listens to players sell their choices, then awards a point to the best explanation. The player to accumulate the most points wins. Debating players enjoy lively banter.

The game set includes several variations. In one, the cost of the items is introduced. In another, players are assigned roles, such as teen, newlywed, retiree, or parent.







The "learning" occurs as players explain and debate. Hilarious situations arise when kids and parents have role reversals.

The Wants & Needs Game contains 110 wants and needs cards ranging from underwear and contact lenses to bread and hair highlights. The game also includes 18 profile cards and instructions.
Here's a fun, fast-paced game that helps teach the difference between wants and needs. It works well with players of all ages. In fact, it's especially fun when several ages are involved.
Teachers and Home Schoolers
The Wants & Needs Game is a popular tool to explain this basic financial skill. Ask about bulk purchase discounts.