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Alli's journey of creating Sharenanigans began based on her own personal experiences.

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Alli smiling on a beanbag, holding a Sharenanigans card, with the game’s box in front of her

She wasn't taught about investing in school or by her parents. By the time she was introduced to investing, she had created perceived barriers leading her to believe she didn’t fit the ‘mould’ of who you need to be to invest.

Alli quickly realised too many others were in the same boat.

The game provides an engaging way for families to learn about investing together, making it accessible and fun for all.

A woman and a boy playing Sharenanigans at a table, behind their Portfolio Protector screens

While at the University of Canterbury, Alli began working on the concept. Originally starting as an app.

Sharenanigans quickly shifted to a board game format for greater family collaboration, faster development and greater creative control.

A boy grinning as he gathers a pile of share blocks during a game of Sharenanigans

This decision proved crucial, allowing for rapid prototyping and iteration, along with a much greater attractiveness to families.

The result is a game that brings family and friends together, to highlight key investment principles through play, encouraging players to make smart financial decisions based on market conditions and goals.

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A man with a red beard in a black jacket, outside a modern building
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Partnering with Pete and Clive from Odd One Out and owners of A&M, and Vance from Flip the Table Games, Alli’s drawings on cardboard were turned into games that look as fun as they are to play!

A smiling woman holding up a box of Sharenanigans

Sharenanigans is now the game for future generations, in households across New Zealand and beyond.