Presentation of the business game Farmersi - an online economic simulation. It is free to play via a web browser at http://farmersi.net.
In the game players manage virtual farms in the Wild West - they grow crops, raise cattle and make investments.
Individual games are 1-15 players at a time and last for 6-17 turns. While you are having fun you just might also learn helpful business skills and develop insight into how economies and markets function.
2. Overview Free web-based multiplayer business strategy game. Players manage virtual farms in the Wild West. Grow crops, raise cattle and make investments.Manage your farm better than other players to win! Make continuous progress with your character while you challenge opponents in normal, league, scenario,and team games! Individual games are 1-15 players at a time and last for 6-17 turns. While you are having fun you just might also learn helpful business skills and develop insight into how economies and markets function. www.farmersi.net
4. Farmersi Main features Teaches financial intelligence: Market data analysis Evaluation of investment risk and profitability Recognizing market trends Planning cash flow Does not require much time. Games are turn based with one turn every 24 hours. Faster games available. All players have the same starting conditions. Play individually or build and work with a team. Each game is different (random starting parameters). Requires only a webbrowser. www.farmersi.net
5. users Farmersi requires thinking – it is an ideal game for those who like intelectual challenges and want to practice their business skills.You must make good decisions to win. Almost 60% of players have a higher educational degree or currently study. 70% of players are 20-39 years old. www.farmersi.net
6. Game - towns Games are played in different towns during 19th century America– each town has unique parameters. Victory conditions can also vary between games (highest farm value, greatest export income, largest herd, etc.) www.farmersi.net
7. Game - investing There are many differentinvestments in the game,with various profitabilityratios. Revenue from various assets may change each turn based on market conditions. If many players invest in one area, it may be difficult to make a profit. www.farmersi.net
8. Game - markets Players buy and sell land, livestock, and grain. They place their buy and sell offers at 5 price levels. Supply and demand determines the market price each turn. www.farmersi.net
9. Game – market data Game decisions are strategic actions, not operational – all required information is supplied by the system. www.farmersi.net
10. Game - charts Most market data is presented on colorful charts. www.farmersi.net
11. Game – contextual help It’s possible to start playing even without reading any instructions – there is plenty of contextual help on the game sheet. There are also introductory games with A.I. players and more limited options so that players are introduced to complexities gradually. www.farmersi.net