Xbox One Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare

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my grandchildren love to play Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare on my x-box 1, I am looking to purchase the game for their home use but when I read comments on various online shops the comments say they will need an x-box live account to play the game, as their parents don't want to do this for fear they children make online payments, is there an option to purchase and play the game without a live account? all help and advice appreciated