Zindagi Platform by Mindblown Labs Teaches Students Financial Lessons
Katherinev123 — December 28, 2011 — Social Good
References: mindblownlabs & psfk
Education is one area where games can have an impact and the Zindagi platform by Mindblown Labs offers just this. While currently in beta, the Zindagi platform provides students and other consumers with a game that teaches life skills, such as managing money and building your own business.
Through social networks and a competitive gaming environment, the Zindagi platform lets players set goals and achieve them by learning how to handle their own finances (for example, buying things via credit or borrowing money from family), practice saving money and learn how to make the right choices when it comes to their desired careers.
The video here walks you through an example of a player named George who wants to be a rockstar. To achieve this dream, George must earn money by playing small gigs. When he earns enough money, he has the option to buy things -- like a new jacket -- or invest in items, like a new amp, that will help him in his career.
Through social networks and a competitive gaming environment, the Zindagi platform lets players set goals and achieve them by learning how to handle their own finances (for example, buying things via credit or borrowing money from family), practice saving money and learn how to make the right choices when it comes to their desired careers.
The video here walks you through an example of a player named George who wants to be a rockstar. To achieve this dream, George must earn money by playing small gigs. When he earns enough money, he has the option to buy things -- like a new jacket -- or invest in items, like a new amp, that will help him in his career.
Trend Themes
1. Financial Education Gaming - The Zindagi platform by Mindblown Labs demonstrates the trend of using gamification to teach students financial skills.
2. Social Networking in Education - The Zindagi platform incorporates social networks to create a competitive gaming environment for students to learn and interact with peers.
3. Career Simulation Games - Zindagi allows players to practice making financial choices and setting goals related to their desired careers, showcasing the trend of career simulation games in education.
Industry Implications
1. Education Technology - The Zindagi platform showcases opportunities for innovative solutions that blend gamification and financial education in the education technology industry.
2. Financial Services - The incorporation of financial management into gaming presents opportunities for disruptive innovation within the financial services industry.
3. Entertainment - The Zindagi platform highlights the potential for disruptive gaming experiences that balance entertainment with educational and financial elements.
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