Making Choices
In this game, you will take on the role of a family deciding how to spend a monthly budget. Every household makes decisions about basic needs such as housing, food, healthcare and transportation. Even with careful planning, families often have to make sacrifices when expenses are higher than expected. As you play, you'll practice setting priorities and see how budgeting affects daily life.
👨👩👧👦 Meet the Johnson Family
The Johnsons live in Central Alabama and are planning how to cover their expenses for the month.
Like many families, they have to make choices to meet their needs without overspending. Can you help them?
You will make one choice in each category. Every choice has a cost that affects what is possible in other categories.
The Johnson family is starting their day! Help them choose housing, food, healthcare, and more. Your choices will shape their life!
📋 Review Your Choices
💰 Budget Status
Thank you for playing.
What We Learned
United Way of Central Alabama works with local partners to connect families to support—strengthening health, education and financial stability.
Together, we can change lives. That's the United Way.