That’s right! You’re holding not just another game, but a deck of Financial Literacy lessons.
Every paycheque is a choice#
In ASSET Cards® you start with a job, some bills and a dream. Each turn you decide: invest, save, spend, or survive.
- Outwit your expenses. Food, travel, entertainment and other liabilites all take their slice.
- Build passive income. Buy businesses and properties that pay you while you sleep, and shares to grow and trade.
- Race to financial freedom. Be the first to cover your expenses with passive income.
And when life throws a curveball (a market dip, a property repair, a tax audit), you’ll be glad you planned ahead.
What you’ll learn without noticing#
You’ll never be asked to sit through a lecture. The lessons come from playing:
| While you play… | …you learn |
|---|---|
| Choosing between cash and a card’s action | Opportunity cost |
| Paying off expenses and liabilities | How debt and loans really cost you |
| Holding shares when prices move | Diversification and protecting wealth |
| Buying a business or property | Assets vs liabilities, and passive income |
| Surprise audits and repairs | Why emergency funds and insurance matter |
Quick facts#
- Players: 1-4
- Ages: 10+ (players from 8 to their late 80s have enjoyed it)
- Play time: about 20 minutes
- In the box: 106 playing cards plus 4 quick-start cards, and an instruction sheet
Easy to learn#
New to the game? Start with the quick-start cards. They cover starting values, turn order, actions, the loan tracker and how to win (or go bankrupt).
Download the instruction sheet
Great for classrooms, workshops and family game night#
ASSET Cards started out as a game for a friend’s kids and now has courses built around it, designed for facilitators and perfect for highschoolers in Years 11-12.
- Teachers and trainers: A course consisting of 12x 70 minute modules where each module covers financial literacy fundementals.
- Parents: play a round with your kids and let the conversation about money start naturally.
- Workplaces and community groups: a friendly way to open up money conversations.