In today’s economy, many people are taking any job they can get. At the same time, nearly everyone is trying to make themselves more marketable by adding to their educational credentials with an online MBA or other versatile degree. It is easy for people to get so focused on their work and educational goals that they forget to take some time out just to have a good time.
Taking a little personal time is important to a person’s overall well-being. It allows them to recharge their mental processes and reduce their stress levels. Shifting the focus away from work or school for a few minutes can make it much easier to concentrate on important tasks and increase productivity when they return their attention to work or school.
Online games are one of the most popular ways to take a break. There are numerous educational games that can help people feel productive while still providing a much needed breather from the daily grind. Here are 4 Games that are sure to appeal to someone engaged in an online MBA curriculum.
Spent
This game was designed by the Urban Ministries of Durham to help provide people with a perspective on how difficult life is for the unemployed. You start out with $1000 and need to find a place to live and a job. After 30 days, see how much money you have left after groceries, travel and some of the tough life decisions we are all faced with in any given month.
Virtonomics
This is a massive multi-player online business strategy game. It is a turn based game that refreshes once a day so it won’t consume large chunks of time. It simulates many of the decisions that need to be made in a real business and is an excellent way to learn and practice business concepts like financial control, marketing and business optimization.
Stock Market Game
This virtual stock trading game provides the new player with $1 million to get started in the market. The game uses real stock quotes and allows you to join or create a group. This allows players to compare their portfolio with their friends and test real trading strategies without risking actual money.
Airline Empire
This is another massive multi-player online business strategy game. Compete against other players to build the biggest, most profitable airline in the world. Every new player starts with two planes and needs to decide where in the world to base their airline. Establish profitable routes and invest in more planes and gates to make your airline grow. At the end of each stage, players are ranked based on their airlines overall value and profitability.
Any or all of these games are a great way to take a break from study or work. All of these games are browser based so there is no software to install and they can be played from any computer. Best of all, they do not demand incredible amounts of time in order to be fully enjoyed.
