Ready or Not Teen Parenting Game

Ready or Not, a teen parenting simulation game, gives young people a realistic look at the challenges of raising a child as a teen parent. The board game takes players through situations like finding a job, renting an apartment, paying utilities and securing transportation. Participants learn the difficulties of making ends meet and coping with unexpected obstacles.

Description of Game Play

This board game is ideal for a group of 4-8 teens or a family with adolescents. Some basic math and reading skills are required and Yes! a calculator is allowed. All players are designated as single parents and move game pieces the number of spaces indicated by a throw of the dice. One complete trip around the board equals a month in the life of a teen parent. The “trip” illustrates the financial responsibility and hectic schedule of a teen parent as players draw “Surprise” cards, lose and find jobs, make health care decisions, and maintain a safe home environment.

Teen Comments

• “The game gives you true details of what you would have to go through as a teen parent.”
• “There aren’t many job opportunities for teens, so getting pregnant is something I should wait to do.”

Call (616) 774-7005 to rent the Ready or Not Game

Rental Cost

$5/week