In this slideshare we compare 3 simulation games and observe the components and mechanics behind them. This slideshare is the presentation from our webinar conducted on 12th January, 2013. To watch the video of the webinar visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=GvEWAYjDSMs#! Visit www.epiphanylearning.co.in to look-up our future webinars.

1. Comparing 3
Business
Simulations
Competition | Winning | Learning
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Structure of
Business
Simulations
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The Structure of a Business Simulation
Business simulations
allow learners to:
1. Observe data and
information from the
environment
2. Orient themselves to
the information
3. Decide from options
based on logic and
analysis
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4. Act on decisions and
receive immediate
feedback
The loop repeats itself
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Simulations and Games
Competition
Cooperation
A model
Simulations Games Rules
of reality
Participants
Roles
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Simulation games
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Lemonade
Stand
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Lemonade Stand
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http://www.coolmath-games.com/lemonade/
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Lemonade Stand
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http://www.coolmath-games.com/lemonade/
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Lemonade Stand
Did you notice:
• The OODA loop
• That feedback was immediate and qualitative
• The overall goal is to make profit
• That the game is non-competitive
• That there are controllable (Cups, Ice, Sugar, Lemon, Pitcher Mix, Price) and
uncontrollable (weather, number of customers) variables
• There are cause and effect dynamics (Demand and Supply) built into the
game engine (Higher Temperature = More Lemonade Drinkers, More Ice on
a Warm Day = Higher Customer Satisfaction)
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Lemonade Stand | Simulation and Game Components
More Simulation Less Game
Competition
Cooperation
A model
Simulations Games Rules
of reality
Participants
Roles
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Lemonade Stand – Causal Loops
Profit
d
+ Demand
u +
Revenue
Temperature d
u Orders
u
+
- Actual Orders
Quality Price d
c c
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Supply
c
c – Controllable Variables
u – Uncontrolled Variables
d – Derived Variables
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Lemonade Stand – Some Thoughts
• Add competition (leaderboard etc.)
• Display profits after every round
• Running graph of Operating Costs, Demand/Supply, Revenue
• More precise control over what goes into each glass and how that converts
into a pitcher
• Chose location of stall (more complexity – get location through bidding)
• Open multiple stalls
• Make it social (play with friends)
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How can you better the experience of this business game?
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Deep Dive
Chevron
EnergyVille
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Chevron – EnergyVille
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Chevron EnergyVille
Did you notice:
• The OODA loop
• That feedback was immediate and qualitative
• The overall goal is to have a lower impact
• That the game is competitive
• That there are controllable and uncontrollable variables
• There are cause and effect dynamics built into the game
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Lemonade Stand | Simulation and Game Components
Less Simulation More Game
Competition
Cooperation
A model
Simulations Games Rules
of reality
Participants
Roles
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Chevron EnergyVille
Questions:
• What causal loops could you notice in the game?
• What were the controllable and uncontrollable variables?
• How would you make this game more real and less game-like?
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Explore More
The Root Beer
Game
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The Beer Supply Chain Management Game
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22. Introduction to
Business
Simulations for
Learning
Thank You!
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