eeBoo Making Change Game – 50 Item Cards & Play Money for Real-World Math (Ages 5+)

eeBoo's Making Change is an engaging math game that invites kids to practice mental arithmetic in a playful, real-world context. Players simulate purchases, use play money to pay, and determine the correct change, with the bonus of collecting items from ten different categories. This setup invites curiosity, strategic thinking, and a relaxed sense of competition that centers on skill-building rather than pressure.

What’s included

• 50 item cards with vivid illustrations to spark quick recognition and quick calculation
• Play paper money and coins to simulate real transactions
• Clear, easy-to-follow rules that support independent play or guided participation

Learn about money

• Introduces practical money management concepts and currency values in a tangible way
• Helps kids gain confidence in calculating change and understanding value through hands-on use
• Supports social play with family and friends, encouraging discussion and cooperative problem solving

Develops essential skills

• Mental math fluency and subtraction as core skills during gameplay
• Practical money skills and budget-like thinking in a low-pressure format
• Strategic planning, turn-taking, and healthy competition that centers on skill development

Designed for ages 5 and up

The colorful item cards span 10 categories, providing varied scenarios that keep rounds engaging for younger learners while scaling with growing abilities. It’s suitable for home learning, classroom math centers, or lively family game nights.

Quality and sustainability

• Sustainably sourced, FSC-certified paper
• Printed with vegetable-based inks
• eeBoo is a women-owned, mother-run business dedicated to safety, sustainability, and quality

Real-world use cases and benefits

Use this game as a quick warm-up to review prices, a mid-lesson activity to reinforce counting and subtraction, or a family night activity that builds number sense while keeping the focus on fun. While results will vary, players may experience smoother mental calculations, greater confidence in handling money, and more purposeful classroom or home discussion about money and math strategies.