Have you been searching for a new and fun way to teach children about energy efficiency? OK, maybe it wasn’t on the top of your game list, but perhaps it should be! The fact is that it is our kids who are most affected by the actions we take today to change our world. PowerHaus teaches children about the small steps that can be taken to reduce energy waste in our homes and beyond. It is a sophisticated and thought-provoking experience to be sure. Kids enjoyed playing with pretend money, buying energy-efficient appliances, counting the money they need to pay, and what they are earning at every turn. Parents loved the added bonus of all the built-in math lessons! Players will learn about habits that are better for their wallet and the world. The setup is simple, and the design of the board and cards are fun and engaging. There is also a great online video that we recommend; it nicely illustrates how the game is played. The educational value of this game is terrific and lasts long past the time you spend playing. Other lessons include understanding the proper and improper use of energy, the ecological effects of energy savings, what is and where does renewable energy comes from, and much more. Our testers pegged the best age to start at was somewhere around nine, which was an age where most believed that kids were ready to learn and absorb these critical lessons.