The Business Game

The Business Game is a business simulation and role-play. The game is scenario-based - the students ‘play’ the role of someone who wants to start a new manufacturing company. They choose a product t which they then produce and to take to market and sell. The students work through five ‘stages’: Introduction to the Scenario, Market Research, Selecting Your Sales Strategy, Preparing to start to Trade, Trading (completing 3 years of trading) and requires that the students undertake specific tasks that expose them to key enterprise concepts such as pricing, marketing and sales. Each stage must be completed before they progress to the next stage.

  • COST Prices start at £499 for whole school unlimited access for one year
  • FORMAT CD
  • PHOTOCOPIABLE No

Get this resource

Contact the distributor

PIXELearning Limited

Phone
024 7623 6971
Email
Email them businessgameorders@pixelearning.com
Address
The Innovation Centre Coventry University Technology Park Puma Way Coventry
CV1 2TT
Website
Visit their website http://www.thebusiness-game.com/

Suitability

Age range

  • 14 - 19 year olds
  • Key stages 4 & 16-19 in England
  • Key stages 4 & 16-19 in Northern Ireland
  • Year groups S3, S4 & 16-19 in Scotland
  • Key stages 4 & 16-19 in Wales

Origin of resource

This resource was produced in England and meets the requirements of the English curriculum. All Quality Mark resources are designed for use across all UK countries, although they may be more suited to the country where the resource was produced and as such may need some adaptation.

Relevant subjects

Relevant topics

Suitable for special educational needs

Yes with additional support to ensure understanding of all the language. Students with visual impairments can increase font size and follow spoken instructions.

Assessor's comments

The game encourages the development of many key business concepts and by making many business decisions whilst playing the game students have the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding. There is an initial high level of reading and getting to know how the game operates which may require additional teacher support for some students. It is possible to slow down and increase the speed of the game. The font size on many of the screens can be increased. The voice of the business mentor is also very helpful. The choice of products to be made and sold will appeal to both sexes including technology and jewellery.

Footer image girls in classroom
Teacher in classroom

Related resources

  • Money and Morals
    12 Jan 12 Money and Morals

    Money & Morals is an extensive web based resource that provides cross curricular educational materials to encourage responsible decision making in the workplace. It features five complete courses (Business Studies, Citizenship/PSHE Education, Science, Money and Debt Management and The Stock Market), video and paper based case studies, lesson plans and assessment opportunities.

  • MoneySense for Schools - Planning your Future
    23 Mar 11 MoneySense for Schools - Planning your Future

    This is a useful resource to promote discussions on the financial implications of life choices e.g. attending university, having a mortgage or renting. There are a number of worksheets with a range of activities. The resource includes fact files, worksheets, videos and interactive activities. There is also a particularly useful glossary on financial terms.

  • Teen Cash Class
    13 Oct 11 Teen Cash Class

    A practical guide primarily aimed at teenagers which seeks to inform them about being a consumer, this is a useful resource for anyone who wants to learn how to survive in one of the toughest consumer economies in the world.