It's old but it is a classic game that helps you understand careers, money management, time management, education and how it all links together.
Go to this website to play:
JONES IN THE FAST LANE
Pick PLAY GAME.
You can play in groups of 4, but it is probably best to play in a group of 2 against Jones (the computer) when it's your first few games, just so you learn how to do things faster.
It will ask you to set your goals which is related to the objects to win the game.
There is money, happiness, education and career.
There is a time clock at the bottom of the screen that represents the week and how much time in the week you have left. There is a calculator at the bottom right that represents your money.
HINT: If you forget to eat that week, you lose time in the next week!
Jones in the Fast Lane Blog Assignment
1. Describe your winning strategy with respect to each of the goals:
a) Money
b) Happiness
c) Education
d) Career
2. Give at least 5 tips that will help someone new win the game.
IF you can win the game on the medium starting difficulty settings, post a picture of how many weeks it took you, and what career you had in the end!
Here is one at 35 weeks being a Factory Manager making $40/hr:
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