What to do
Go around in a circle and allow everyone to throw a dice.
Each person receives ‘£100’ for every each spot on the dice (either just written on a piece of paper, or as Monopoly money). The money is to be spent on what the individual wants or values the most.
Hand out the sheets (with the items written) and allow 10 minutes for everyone to work out their budget and how much they think they are prepared to pay for the items on the list.
Ask someone to volunteer to be an auctioneer. Auction off each item and have the group members bid for the items they want. Items should go to the highest bidder. Bidders should keep a note of the money spent and the value of each bid.
Some suggested items for auction (you can add more based on the UNCRC):
- Free healthcare
- A decent home
- Access to all land
- Free admission to all cinemas • Education for all
- World disarmament
- Exemption from all laws
- Free expression of opinions • A swimming pool
- Friends for life
- Guaranteed employment
- The right to a name
After the auction, hold a discussion about how everyone feels.
- Did they get what they wanted?
- Did they pay more than they had planned?
- How did it feel when someone else won the item they wanted? • Is this a reflection of real life?