In a nod to Financial Literacy Month, which is apparently April, charity org Money Confidence Project announced a goal of reaching 1 million American students through their successful business simulation game, Venture Valley.
Venture Valley is an educational business sim that teaches players the financial concepts of owning, operating, and running businesses through virtual companies. Players build skills through budgeting, payroll, loans, investments, sales, and making critical decisions and risky ventures.
Venture Valley utilizes live competitions, campus events, and partnerships with select universities, campus organizations, and corporations to drive engagement.
In 2026, Venture Valley will reach over 220,000 college students across over 135 different college.
“Financial literacy helps every learner succeed,” said Beth Harris, Managing Director, Venture Valley. “Our mission is to build financial confidence through interactive, experiential education. When students experience finance and entrepreneurship in a hands-on, fun, and competitive environment, the learning sticks.”
Player surveys conclude that 85% of players gain a better understanding of business and entrepreneurship after playing Venture Valley. The sim has won more than 12 awards for education and business management, including Webby Award, Money Awareness, Anthem Awards, and Tech & Learning.
Venture Valley was created by the Money Confidence Project, a 501c public charity dedicated to financial education. It’s available as a free download on Steam PC, and iOS and Android mobile devices, and rated E for Everyone.
