Pocketwise Junction· Coming P3
H1: City Choices
- World:
- Pocketwise Junction
- Age:
- 9–12 (Launch A)
- Type:
- Budget simulation
- Mode:
- Single player
- Time:
- ~25 minutes
- Players:
- 1 player
Section 2: Preview
30–60s captioned preview clip or animated screenshot set — placeholder.
[Preview screenshot 1 — captioned]
[Preview screenshot 2 — captioned]
[Preview screenshot 3 — captioned]
Section 3: What Learners Do
3–5 concrete actions — placeholder.
- 1.Build a monthly budget on a simple ledger
- 2.Earn, save, spend, borrow, and give
- 3.Respond to two unexpected events
- 4.Explain tradeoffs visible on the ledger
- 5.Revise a plan after new information
Section 4: What Adults Receive
Debrief guide link — printable facilitator notes (coming P3-W11).
Section 5: Learning & Standards
Objective
Explain tradeoffs and revise a plan — more than one reasonable strategy wins.
Framework Mapping
CASEL Responsible Decision-Making + CEE financial literacy. No endorsement claims.
Limits of Interpretation
Practice evidence, not outcome guarantees.
Section 6: Accessibility
Included Controls
- ✓ Pause, Help, Captions, Volume/mute
- ✓ Reduced motion, Text size, High-contrast
- ✓ Extended time (default-available)
- ✓ Keyboard-only full playthrough
Alternative Routes
All ledger mechanics have a structured-text accessible route.
Tested Devices
Chromebook, iPad, desktop browsers.
Review Date
Review date: P3-W8 (special-educator review pending).
Section 7: Safety & Data
Launch A Safety Posture
No account, nothing stored. Game state in localStorage only.
Section 8: FAQ
City Choices is scheduled for Phase 3 (P3-W8).