The Money Experience Game

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The Money Experience Game
The purpose of this game is to help everyone
realise that the way we think about and handle
money is influenced by our experiences, often
going back to childhood and how we saw others
handle money.
You will need a die and some coloured counters
(one per player). The time required to play the
game depends on how willing players are to share
and to listen to one another. Typically you
should allow about an hour. Encourage one
another to share thoughts and experiences.
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Handling the familys money is the job of the
man of the house
Women tend to need more spending money
Half of people taking out credit at the shops
hadnt planned to do so before going out.
I would find it difficult to tell my partner
if I run up credit card debts that I cannot pay
off in full each month, .
The way I saw money handled when I was a child
will affect how I handle money in the future.
When I want to take out a loan, my first
thought is how much can I afford a month in
repayments?
I find it easy / difficult to think about
planning and budgeting what I earn and spend.
I find the concept of borrowing money daunting
In groups of 2-4 people, throw the die and count
to the corresponding square. Share your
thoughts/reactions to the statement or question.
Continue around board until everyone has been
around at least twice, or until all the
squares have been landed on
by players.
Was the home you grew up in a thrifty or a
splash the cash household?
It is difficult to live within ones
means today.
When 2 people start living together they need
to spend time together set- ting ground rules
for handling money
How much did you or the person taking you out,
spend on your first date?
The most romantic thing youve ever spent money on
I dont need to budget, I have enough coming
in
Memories of the first wage/salary cheque?
Do you consider yourself to be thrifty or
easy come, easy go with money?
The best thing you have ever bought for
yourself?
Your first awareness of money as a child?
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How old were you when you first had a bank
account and where were you living?
The first purchase you remember making of an
item worth over 100
Your first memory of saving as a child?
The age at which you first were given pocket
money
The tackiest thing you have ever bought?