Welcome to the online resources for
Social Deal for Secondary Schools

Introduction

Social Deal is an innovative serious game that introduces young people to entrepreneurship through play. It helps learners develop key skills such as problem-solving, financial literacy, critical thinking, and teamwork while exploring how businesses create social impact. It encouraged learners to reflect on the impact of different choices within a community context.

Social Deal is a storytelling card game by Socialudo, a Scottish social enterprise using serious games to drive positive change. Players develop a social enterprise idea, draft business plans, and compete for funding to bring their vision to life. 

Game Objectives 

Develop a business plan by selecting cards from different categories. 
Pitch and justify business ideas. 
Compete for funding to launch the enterprise.

Using these resources

Inside the Digital Learning & Assessment Toolkit:

Game Guide – How to play Social Deal, in learner-friendly formats.
Facilitation Guide – Prompts and tips to spark discussion.
Curriculum Learning Map – Links game play to learning outcomes, key skills development and UNCRC.
Learning and Critical Thinking Activities – Connects the game to real-world issues and enterprise solutions. Each with editable templates.
Assessment Templates – Tools for evaluation, revision, and planning next steps.
Entrepreneur Case Studies – Real-world role models to inspire.
Useful Links and Other Opportunities – Further reading, enterprise activities, and local contacts.