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 growth strategies. This game, adapted from the classic Business Games of 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 real-world business challenges and opportunities.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive Business Management: Handle all aspects of running a small business, including financial planning, hiring employees, menu development, supplier negotiations, and more. Sharpen your financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills.
- Dynamic Gameplay: Navigate the complexities of market pricing, inventory management, investment decisions, loan management, and risk assessment.
- Team Building: Recruit and manage a diverse team, optimizing their skills to maximize efficiency and profitability.
- Business Expansion: Network within the Garton Town community, secure investments, and expand your business to new locations.
- Real-World Application: Based on over 20 years of DSIK's financial education experience, the game equips you with practical knowledge for making sound financial decisions in your personal and professional life.
Game Mechanics:
- Start Your Adventure: Explore Garton Town, utilize the Shopping Center, connect at the Social Club, and secure loans from Garton’s Sparkasse.
- Manage Your Stock: Set competitive prices, invest wisely in equipment, diversify your product offerings, and maintain sufficient stock to satisfy customer demand.
- Gain Financial Knowledge: Master crucial financial concepts, including revenue calculation, profit-risk analysis, investment planning, and loan management.
- Grow Your Team: Hire employees with varied skill sets and manage their workloads effectively.
- Expand Your Store: Build strong relationships with suppliers and community leaders to foster business growth.
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/)
Ready for a new challenge? After building your successful business, try our SavingsGame! http://onelink.to/s7fn2b
Need help? Contact us at: [email protected]
Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/micro-business-game/home
What's New in Version 2.4 (Last updated Dec 5, 2024): Turkish language support added.
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 growth strategies. This game, adapted from the classic Business Games of 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 real-world business challenges and opportunities.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive Business Management: Handle all aspects of running a small business, including financial planning, hiring employees, menu development, supplier negotiations, and more. Sharpen your financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills.
- Dynamic Gameplay: Navigate the complexities of market pricing, inventory management, investment decisions, loan management, and risk assessment.
- Team Building: Recruit and manage a diverse team, optimizing their skills to maximize efficiency and profitability.
- Business Expansion: Network within the Garton Town community, secure investments, and expand your business to new locations.
- Real-World Application: Based on over 20 years of DSIK's financial education experience, the game equips you with practical knowledge for making sound financial decisions in your personal and professional life.
Game Mechanics:
- Start Your Adventure: Explore Garton Town, utilize the Shopping Center, connect at the Social Club, and secure loans from Garton’s Sparkasse.
- Manage Your Stock: Set competitive prices, invest wisely in equipment, diversify your product offerings, and maintain sufficient stock to satisfy customer demand.
- Gain Financial Knowledge: Master crucial financial concepts, including revenue calculation, profit-risk analysis, investment planning, and loan management.
- Grow Your Team: Hire employees with varied skill sets and manage their workloads effectively.
- Expand Your Store: Build strong relationships with suppliers and community leaders to foster business growth.
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/)
Ready for a new challenge? After building your successful business, try our SavingsGame! http://onelink.to/s7fn2b
Need help? Contact us at: [email protected]
Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/micro-business-game/home
What's New in Version 2.4 (Last updated Dec 5, 2024): Turkish language support added.