As a 53-year-old mother of 5 adults, I must admit that I’m not the most tech-savvy person out there. However, I’ve recently been learning to appreciate modern technology, especially when it comes to managing my finances. That’s why I decided to seek out ways I can learn financial tips and tricks on the internet. Especially since I was just getting the construction of my dream home at the time, I wanted to make sure I knew what I was doing. I stumbled on a site called mortgagecalculator.org that helped me better understand mortgages and house loans, but I got bored soon enough and what surprised me was that this site also had games geared toward financial education amongst other things.
Two games that I found particularly enjoyable and informative were Office Hurdles and Code Panda.
Office Hurdles is a hilarious game that I played on the website. In this game, the player is tasked with helping a nameless character navigate through various obstacles in an office setting. The goal is to jump over wet puddles avoiding a tumble to the ground. The game is scored in a way that goes up the longer and more well-timed you jump over the obstacles
I must say, I found this game to be quite entertaining. The graphics and sound effects were top-notch, and the gameplay was smooth and intuitive. It was a great way to relieve some stress and have a good laugh while also learning more about personal finance as I slowly browsed through the rest of the website.
The next game that I played on the website was called Code Panda. This game was less about entertainment and more about education. In Code Panda, the player takes on the role of a computer programmer who must write code to make sure that the panda is fed with bamboo. The game starts off simple, but gradually becomes more complex as the player progresses through the levels.
I found this game to be incredibly informative. As someone who is not very tech-savvy, I was a bit intimidated by the idea of programming. However, this game made it easy to understand the basics of coding and even gave me a sense of accomplishment as I completed each level.
I also appreciated how the game highlighted the importance of technology in our modern world. As a mother of 5 adults, I sometimes feel like I’m falling behind the times when it comes to technology. However, this game reminded me that learning about technology and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements is crucial in today’s society.
Overall, I was very impressed with the games, they were not only fun and engaging but also educational and informative. As someone who is always looking to improve my financial literacy and technological skills, these games were the perfect way to do so.
Knowing that I enjoyed the games that I stumbled across, I think it’s safe to say that no matter the age of the person there is really much more to learn in a fun and informative way.
