Giving games are classroom activities where students are given a preset amount of money to donate to charitable organizations. Through discussion and debate, students evaluate various pre-selected organizations and vote on where to allocate the funds. These games aim to develop students' critical thinking about philanthropic giving by having them consider factors like organizational effectiveness, transparency, and alignment with personal values. Several University of Alaska Anchorage courses use giving games, finding they increase student engagement with issues of community problem-solving, global development, and careers in philanthropy. Student feedback indicates the activities provide an eye-opening learning experience that influences students' views on citizenship and effective altruism.