Johnny Money
Do I sound pathetic if I admit that I am obsessed with this little simulated business game?
Jabem and I were playing on one computer and GB was on the other one. GB finished his game while Jabem and I were unable to finish because we both had obligations elsewhere to finish. But I want to go back and see if it’s even possible to beat GB. He began the game with $50,000 and 24 months later (each month is like a level with different challenges and consequenses) he ended the game with over 71,000,000!
From the web site:
Johnny Money Online Game is a FREE Internet-based small business simulation game that engages students as they explore the risks and rewards of business ownership. It was created for the NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business). The game’s length is a minimum of 45 minutes, and it can be paused at any point to provide multiple completion options–complete it in one day or spread it out over a few days.
Goals/Objectives: Students will be able to:
- Utilize experiential learning as a tool to aid in retention of entrepreneurial concepts
- Create, maintain, analyze and influence the essential factors in a successful virtual small business
- Experience, engage and interact with entrepreneurial decisions and events in a virtual setting
This is like the Lemonade Stand game, which is also fun, but not on the level of this game. The lemonade stand is great for smaller kids. Johnny Money is intended for 13 years and up, but I fudged GB’s age and let him give it a go.
It’s good to play alongside your child because there were several things that I had to explain to GB in order for him to understand long-term business decisions.
Go ahead. Give it a try. It’s cool. You’ll like it!
i’m really excited about sharing this with my 12yo. he is studying economics this year (his choice) and is fascinated by business and the stock market. he’ll be entranced, no doubt. :^)
Comment by Lori — December 2, 2008 @ 6:54 pm
Thanks for these great game recommendations!
Comment by Mama — December 3, 2008 @ 11:03 am