Another Chance: A Multi-Leveled, Macro Business Game for Microcomputers

Abstract

ANOTHER CHANCE is a microcomputer business simulation game whose distinguishing features are its progressive difficulty, its macro scope, and its Monte-Carlo, independent-across-players, design. The game is meant to be used as a homework assignment, with no handling required of the instructor. Business concepts encompassed by the game include sales forecasting; elasticity of demand; inventory control; fixed and variable costs; lease versus buy; cash flow; income and expenses; and assets, liabilities, and equities.