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Zapitalism

Zapitalism is a sophisticated business simulation game where players run a retail business on the island of Zapinalia. Maximize profits, outsmart the competition, and learn important concepts like profit margins, supply and demand, financial planning, and more. Easy to use with adjustable difficulty levels and a built-in tutorial.

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Zapitalism

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  1. Zapitalism Interactive Business Simulation by Lavamind www.lavamind.com

  2. Zapitalism is a sophisticated business simulation where the player runs a retail business. The goal is to maximize profits and outsmart the competition.

  3. Zapitalism takes place on the island of Zapinalia, and simulates a closed model economy.

  4. Zapitalism utilizes an intuitive, hands-on methodology and teaches students about: • Profit Margins • Supply & Demand • Growing a Business • Fiscal Responsibility • Inventory Management • Financial Planning • Managing Debt • Public Relations • Labor Issues • Advertising • Insurance

  5. Zapitalismis a great way for students to learn by doing. • Zapitalsim... • Really teaches students about business & entrepreneurship. • Helps students understand challenging topics and concepts. • Aids in classroom discussions. • Accelerates the learning curve. • Illustrates key concepts.

  6. Zapitalismis incredibly easy to use: • Built in award-winning tutorial • Teaches you to play as you play • No need to read a manual • Learn as you grow your business • Adjustable intelligence levels • Adjustable difficulty levels • Simple interface design • Intuitive structure • Flexible winning points • Variable length of play

  7. Underneath the charming exterior lies a sophisticated economic simulation engine!!! • Zapitalism models real-world economics. • Simulates actual business • and sales cycles. • Designed by an ex-Morgan • Stanley financial analyst. • Incorporates competitive • pricing structures. • Challenges students to • think for themselves.

  8. Zapitalism’s play-by-email feature allows students to share files over the Internet and easily play together. Students can play alone or in groups. Students can also compete against the computer, which can be set to various levels of intelligence.

  9. Zapitalism has won numerous awards! Here’s what CNET’s Software Review had to say… "For its challenging gameplay, witty humor, elegant tutorial, sound economics, and endless replayability, Zapitalism is well worth the cost."

  10. The Magma Zone (shown below) is where all the products are manufactured...

  11. The Zable Exchange (shown below) is where players can buy and sell stocks & bonds…

  12. Bad luck or bad weather can ruin a business...

  13. The insurance company (shown below) can help a business stay afloat…

  14. The government (shown below) may audit you if you don’t pay your taxes…

  15. And don’t forget your employees, otherwise you’ll have a strike on your hands…

  16. In Zapitalism, it pays to be charitable to those who still live in mud huts (shown below)… Your reputation matters as much as your advertising budget.

  17. Trading with other cities is also important…

  18. And if you ever get in trouble… You can always take out a high-interest loan.

  19. Last but not least… Zapitalism stays exciting and fresh through various fantasy elements.

  20. So now it’s time to give Zapitalism a try and see if your students have what it takes to run a successful business. Package Zapitalism with Gitman & McDaniel’s The Future of Business - Inter@ctive Edition for the Net Price of the text plus $10.00. Order ISBN:0-324-12441-4

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