?WHAT IF — the game that builds inventive thinking in kids

Turn a boring moment
into a thinking adventure

Based on TRIZ, the engineering way of thinking that teaches kids to solve any problem like engineers and manage money like grown-ups. 40 principles, in a bilingual card deck, personalized for boys and girls.

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What’s behind the cards?

When a mom decided not to wait for the school system

Let’s be honest: most kids today learn in schools that aren’t built for the fast-moving reality of the 21st century, and don’t do enough to nurture each child’s creative thinking and individual strengths.

"As a mom to a 5-year-old, I decided that if the system couldn’t give him the tools, I would. I built this game especially for him, in his image."

What started as a personal wish to give my son the best grew into something bigger: leading real educational change from an early age.

Educational change starts at home

"Bina Asks" isn’t just a game. It was born from a real need, from a mom who refused to settle.

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Creator of the game

Hila Aharony

Mom, Attorney & Financial Advisor, Educational Entrepreneur

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Behind the character on every card

Why a beaver, and why call her Bina?

Beavers are nature’s engineers. With no blueprint and no 3D model, they dam an entire river, build a home that withstands floods, and solve every obstacle the water throws at them. That’s exactly the kind of thinking we wanted kids to adopt: instead of waiting for a ready-made solution, start building one yourself.

"In Hebrew, ‘Boneh’ (builder) and ‘Bina’ (wisdom) differ by a single letter. We chose this name because it’s exactly what she does on every card: think first, then build."

We didn’t invent the method, we translated it for kids. TRIZ is a scientific problem-solving methodology taught at elite institutions worldwide (like MIT, Stanford, and Ben-Gurion University) and applied by leading tech companies. We took the advanced thinking tools used by engineers and inventors, and turned them into an accessible, engaging language that builds creativity and engineering thinking in kids from a young age.

Bina, the brand character

Bina

The builder who teaches kids to use their wisdom, before they build.

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Why did we create a separate version for boys and girls?

For a child to really adopt new thinking habits, they need to feel like the content is speaking directly to them.

  • 🗣️Personalized phrasing: Every mission and question is phrased to match the deck’s gender.
  • 👩‍🎨Deep identification: The characters and illustrations are designed to inspire, letting the child see themselves in the world of invention.
  • 🚀Confidence: When the language feels friendly and accessible, kids feel far more confident putting the "magic words" into practice.
  • 💪Empowering girls early: It matters to us that every girl sees a character who can do anything: an inventor, an entrepreneur, a leader. Her own personalized character on the cards becomes a role model for herself.
Boy and girl

"This was written just for me!"

The most common reaction from kids when they get the version made for their gender.

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What’s inside the cards?

We took the methods used by the world’s greatest inventors and made them simple enough for kids to grasp.

Inventive Thinking

Inventive Thinking

Built on the global TRIZ method. We turned complex engineering principles into simple "magic words" that solve any problem at home or at school.

Financial Wisdom

Financial Wisdom

Every card includes an age-appropriate money challenge: from managing allowance to digital entrepreneurship, freelancing, and AI tools.

English, Naturally

English, Naturally

A line-by-line bilingual format. Kids pick up practical, professional English vocabulary while they play.

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Every age has its own Bina

The same 40 powerful TRIZ principles, made accessible at completely different depths

🌟 The "Little Geniuses" version is available now, and also works great for ages 8-10

The dedicated versions for ages 8-10, 11-14, and 15+ shown below will launch in the coming months. Sign up early and get 10% off the moment they launch, and be the first to know.

Little GeniusesBig ThinkersYoung InventorsYoung Entrepreneurs
Age 5-7

Skill focus by age group

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See how it works

Pick a gender and watch the card adapt itself for your child. Notice how the mission’s phrasing changes!

Choose a principle

Currently showing the boys’ version, addressed to a boy.

The Bina Asks card deck has 85 cards in A6 size: a thank-you card, a how-to-play card, a personalized gift card, and 80 principle cards - 40 cards for building creativity and 40 Money Wisdom cards that teach finance by applying the principles creatively.

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Principle
Bina
Magic Word
Break it down!
👆 Click to flip the card
Principle 1?BINA ASKS
🔮The Question

What if ... it was possible to divide the problem into smaller parts?

🎯Mission

Find 3 things that are made up of multiple parts. If you had to take the item apart and put it back together, would it be simple or complicated?

Click again to flip back

Not just creative and financial — 8 types of thinking

All 40 principles in the deck fall into 8 families, each marked with its own color on the back of the card.

Guard & Protect

Guard & Protect

Like a helmet that protects your head when riding a bike

Think Ahead

Think Ahead

Like packing your bag for daycare the night before

Keep Your Balance

Keep Your Balance

Like standing on one leg without falling

Change Shape

Change Shape

Like play-dough that can become any shape you want

Join Together

Join Together

Like connecting two Lego pieces into one

Break Into Parts

Break Into Parts

Like taking apart a puzzle into small pieces

Move & Jump

Move & Jump

Like a spring that bounces up and down

Strong & Creative

Strong & Creative

Like building a tall tower out of blocks

The full guide to the colors and what they mean for each principle is on the how-to-play page

Ready to start asking with Bina?

Choose whichever option works for you, and give your kids the tools that will change how they see the world.

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The Premium Card Deck

Our physical deck, in A6 size: printed on thick, laminated card stock, built to feel great and last for years.

  • Bina Cards: A gender-matched deck with Bina, boys’ or girls’ version, no waiting
  • Personalized Cards: With your child’s photo, on top of the gender match
  • Packaging: A rigid designer box that keeps the cards protected.
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The Accessible PDF Deck

Instant download to your computer, tablet, or phone. The perfect option if you want to start right now.

  • Family combo: Get both versions
  • Always available: From any device, any time
  • Home printing: Ready for color printing
Instant download by email

Frequently Asked Questions

Bina CardsHome PrintingPersonalized Cards
Price₪129₪67₪259
What you getPrinted deck by mailPDF file by emailPrinted deck by mail
Child’s photoNot requiredRequiredRequired
Delivery timeA few days by mailInstantA few days by mail

Have another question? Email us at binaasks@gmail.com or message us on WhatsApp 050-9909312.

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