For students and teachers

Business simulation games for students

Direct answer: these free browser simulations help students practice business tradeoffs in short activities without accounts, installs, or long setup.

Quick answer

For students, the best use is a short run followed by reflection: what decision changed revenue, what cost limited profit, and what they would adjust next. Teachers can use the student worksheet hub for printable prompts.

Classroom resources

Use the dedicated classroom page for short activity formats and printable worksheets.

Open classroom activitiesRestaurant worksheetMotel worksheetRacket court worksheetRide-hailing worksheet

Student-friendly simulators

Restaurant Profit Simulator

Best first activity for pricing, labor, quality, customer satisfaction, and monthly profit.

Play restaurant simulator

Motel Simulator

Best for occupancy, RevPAR, reviews, maintenance, and channel fee discussion.

Play motel simulator

Indoor Racket Court Business Simulator

Best for capacity utilization, memberships, maintenance, staffing, and recurring revenue.

Play racket court simulator

Relevant guide links

FAQ

Which business simulation game is best for students?

Restaurant Profit Simulator is the broadest starting point because it combines pricing, labor, quality, demand, marketing, and profit.

Can teachers use these simulations in a short class activity?

Yes. The simulations can support 15-minute and 30-minute activities, especially when paired with the printable worksheets.

Do students need accounts?

No. Students can open the simulator pages directly in a browser without logging in.