Immersive life-skills pop-ups · Ages 9–13
GrownUp Games turns bills, groceries, paychecks, and plot twists into a fast-moving 75-minute adventure where real-life skills finally feel like play.
Portable pop-up · 20–30 kids per session · No screens required
Today’s balance
$4,250
Bills are due. Clock’s running.
What parents can expect
01
Kids can rethink rent, transportation, food, and savings instead of being told there is one right answer.
02
Achievement badges recognize judgment, resilience, generosity, and practical skill—not the luckiest scenario.
03
Designed specifically for ages 9–13, with adult facilitators, clear station instructions, and a focused session size of 20–30 participants.
The Adulting Arcade™
Each child gets a new identity and a checking balance. From there, practical decisions—not worksheets—drive the story.
00–10
Draw a career, take-home pay, household, home, and transportation—then open an Adulting Passport™.
10–20
Cover rent, utilities, insurance, and transportation. Change the plan to find smarter tradeoffs.
20–32
Build a complete food basket, compare unit prices, and discover what convenience really costs.
32–44
Sort laundry, measure ingredients, identify tools, or complete another hands-on household task.
44–56
Finish a career challenge, earn a paycheck, and meet the difference between gross and net pay.
56–75
Respond to a surprise, balance the books, then choose to spend, save, invest, or give.
75
minutes of active play
6
hands-on life stations
20–30
kids in each focused session
Founding pricing
Early sessions are intentionally small while GrownUp Games refines the experience. Event dates and venues are announced as pop-ups are confirmed.
Founding player seat
Availability, venue, waiver, and parent-consent details are provided before purchase.
Schools and community hosts
Host a portable session in a cafeteria, library, community center, church, or event venue. Capacity and quote depend on space, staffing, and schedule.
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