The Micro Business Game
Embark on an entrepreneurial journey in Garton Town with this engaging micro-business simulation! Manage your own fresh juice shop, mastering all facets of business ownership, from accounting and resource management to production and sales. This game, adapted from classic Business Games developed by the German Sparkassenstiftung for International Cooperation (DSIK) and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), provides a comprehensive, hands-on experience mirroring a real-world business seminar.
Key Features:
- Dynamic Business Management: Make critical decisions regarding hiring, menu planning, supplier selection, and financial strategies, honing your entrepreneurial and financial skills.
- Realistic Business Challenges: Navigate the complexities of business growth, facing and overcoming real-world obstacles.
- Financial Literacy: Develop essential financial skills, including revenue calculation, risk assessment, investment planning, and loan management.
- Team Building and Management: Hire and manage employees with diverse skill sets, optimizing their contributions within your budget.
- Community Engagement: Build relationships with suppliers and community leaders to secure advantageous deals and foster business growth.
- Expansion Opportunities: Invest wisely to expand your shop, diversify your offerings, and attract more customers.
Game Mechanics:
- Stock Management: Set competitive market prices, invest in equipment, and maintain sufficient stock to satisfy customer demand.
- Networking: Build connections at the Social Club and with suppliers for better deals.
- Financial Planning: Utilize Garton’s Sparkasse to secure business loans.
Beyond the Business:
After establishing your successful business, expand your experience by managing a household budget in the companion Savings Game (available at http://onelink.to/s7fn2b).
Learn More:
- DSIK: https://www.sparkassenstiftung.de/en
- Micro-Business Game Workshops: https://www.sparkassenstiftung.de/en/business-games/products/micro-business-game
- Phantasm Solutions: https://www.phantasm.biz/
Follow Us:
- DSIK: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/www.sparkassenstiftung.de), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/deutsche-sparkassenstiftung-fuer-internationale-kooperation/mycompany/)
- Phantasm Solutions: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/phantasmsolutions), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/phantasmsolutions/)
Support: [email protected]
Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/micro-business-game/home
What's New (Version 2.4): Turkish language support added (Last updated Dec 5, 2024)
The Micro Business Game





Embark on an entrepreneurial journey in Garton Town with this engaging micro-business simulation! Manage your own fresh juice shop, mastering all facets of business ownership, from accounting and resource management to production and sales. This game, adapted from classic Business Games developed by the German Sparkassenstiftung for International Cooperation (DSIK) and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), provides a comprehensive, hands-on experience mirroring a real-world business seminar.
Key Features:
- Dynamic Business Management: Make critical decisions regarding hiring, menu planning, supplier selection, and financial strategies, honing your entrepreneurial and financial skills.
- Realistic Business Challenges: Navigate the complexities of business growth, facing and overcoming real-world obstacles.
- Financial Literacy: Develop essential financial skills, including revenue calculation, risk assessment, investment planning, and loan management.
- Team Building and Management: Hire and manage employees with diverse skill sets, optimizing their contributions within your budget.
- Community Engagement: Build relationships with suppliers and community leaders to secure advantageous deals and foster business growth.
- Expansion Opportunities: Invest wisely to expand your shop, diversify your offerings, and attract more customers.
Game Mechanics:
- Stock Management: Set competitive market prices, invest in equipment, and maintain sufficient stock to satisfy customer demand.
- Networking: Build connections at the Social Club and with suppliers for better deals.
- Financial Planning: Utilize Garton’s Sparkasse to secure business loans.
Beyond the Business:
After establishing your successful business, expand your experience by managing a household budget in the companion Savings Game (available at http://onelink.to/s7fn2b).
Learn More:
- DSIK: https://www.sparkassenstiftung.de/en
- Micro-Business Game Workshops: https://www.sparkassenstiftung.de/en/business-games/products/micro-business-game
- Phantasm Solutions: https://www.phantasm.biz/
Follow Us:
- DSIK: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/www.sparkassenstiftung.de), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/deutsche-sparkassenstiftung-fuer-internationale-kooperation/mycompany/)
- Phantasm Solutions: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/phantasmsolutions), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/phantasmsolutions/)
Support: [email protected]
Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/micro-business-game/home
What's New (Version 2.4): Turkish language support added (Last updated Dec 5, 2024)