real life skills learned from video games

For example, mortgages actually come with an interest rate unlike in the game, while savings accounts in the real world earn you interest like in the game. Through these components - paying off a mortgage, building infrastructure, investing in the stalk market and finding the best deals through price arbitrage - Martin has been able to introduce real-life money lessons to his kids and teach them how some of the game's components differ from or mirror the real world.

When Martin asked his kid what all those turnips around his island were, his kid replied, 'We're making money on this island now.' 'We need to learn how to save and determine where to direct our currency in the game.' The stalk market portion of the game piqued Martin's interest the most. 'There's an income component and personal finance to learn here,' Martin said. The game also has a 'stalk market,' where players can buy turnips (a substitute for stocks) on Sunday and check fluctuating prices throughout the week to see if they can make a profit. When it comes to the finance portion, unlike real life, Animal Crossing gives you unlimited time to pay your mortgage and you aren't charged interest while you pay back the loan.

Real life skills learned from video games