The Financial Literacy Mission
Your Troop Will Actually Complete
Fits a single troop meeting. No prep, no cost, no accounts needed.
MoneyQuest teaches 8 core personal finance topics through an interactive space adventure — covering everything scouts need for the BSA Personal Management Merit Badge. Standards-aligned, 100% free.
How to Run It With Your Troop
Three steps. No tech setup. No prior prep needed.
Share the Link
Send moneyquest.app/game to your troop or class. No accounts needed to start — works on any device, instantly.
Scouts Play & Learn
Each of the 8 planets covers a core personal finance topic through interactive missions and mini-games (5–10 min each).
Download the Certificate
Each scout earns a printable Certificate of Financial Readiness listing every topic covered — ready to show a merit badge counselor.
MoneyQuest covers all core financial topics required for the BSA Personal Management Merit Badge — budgeting, saving, debt, interest, investing, insurance, and retirement. The completion certificate lists every topic by name, is signed by the MoneyQuest founder, and is ready to present to your merit badge counselor.
Full Curriculum Coverage
Each planet teaches one core topic through interactive missions, mini-games, and knowledge checks.
Verifiable Completion Certificate
Every scout who finishes all 8 planets receives a downloadable, printable Certificate of Financial Readiness — listing each topic covered, signed by the MoneyQuest founder, and aligned to CFPB, FDIC, MyMoney, and CEE standards.
Standards Alignment
MoneyQuest content is mapped to four nationally-recognized personal finance education frameworks.
Troop Leader FAQ
Is MoneyQuest free for troops and classrooms?
Yes — 100% free, forever. No licenses, no subscriptions, no hidden fees. Built as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Does it require accounts or personal data?
No accounts required to play. Scouts can optionally sign in with Google to save progress, but no banking info or sensitive personal data is ever collected.
What age group is it designed for?
Middle and high school students ages 12–17. The space adventure framing keeps engagement high across that entire range.
Can I use it for the BSA Personal Management Merit Badge?
MoneyQuest covers the core financial topics required for the BSA Personal Management Merit Badge — including budgeting, saving, debt, interest, investing, insurance, and retirement. The completion certificate documents mastery of each topic by name and is signed by the MoneyQuest founder, ready to show your merit badge counselor.
How long does it take to complete?
Most scouts finish all 8 planets in 60–90 minutes total. It can be completed in one troop meeting or spread across multiple sessions — progress is saved.
What standards does it align to?
MoneyQuest is aligned to CFPB Youth Financial Education, FDIC Money Smart for Young People, the U.S. Treasury MyMoney Five principles, and CEE National Standards for Personal Financial Education.
Ready to Bring MoneyQuest to Your Troop?
No setup, no cost. Share the link and let them fly.