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3rdWorldFarmer
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Thought-provoking sim about being a poor farmer.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this serious simulation can be bleak and depressing at times -- your family can go into debt, get sick, and even die. But, the game also teaches kids about the hardships and unfortunate realities of farm life in Africa (civil war, raids by guerilla forces, stealing by refugees, disease, drought) and how to use planning skills to overcome them. Also, until they figure out the game's strategy, kids may also get frustrated when their family repeatedly dies.
What's it about?
3RDWORLDFARMER.COM is a sim game about what it's like to be a poor farmer in Africa. The game starts with a husband and wife, two kids, $50, and a plot of land with a hut, and you play by making decisions about how to use your land and spend your money. Kids will experience many things that aren't part of farming in the U.S., including civil war (where both sides plunder your resources), raids by guerilla forces, and theft from refugees, and the game presents an endless series of natural setbacks, including drought and disease.
Is it any good?
While the graphics are rudimentary, the simulation is thought-provoking and kids will learn about the importance of investing in infrastructure, political leadership, insurance, and community projects. The site also provides links to resources about world hunger.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about some of the issues facing Africa and other developing nations. What are the causes of poverty? How realistic is this simulation? Do farmers actually raise elephants? How does supporting your local representative help prevent guerilla forces from raiding your farm? Why is buying a cell phone important? Do you think it is more important to have a school or a clinic?
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Pretty Cool
This a pretty cool game and i think that it is a good strategy game.
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anyone over 8 can play
if your 9 u can play this game but it is kinda boring
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What's Not to Like?
This addictive and entertaining game is for kids but anyone older then 10 could play. The depressing attitude the game can give off makes you feel so sorry for the farming families in 3rd world nations. That's the point right? To give an educational game that depicts real life situations??? And that's exactly what they've done. This game is educational but make sure you give it some time, the game can take a long time to play. My only critisism is you can't exit and come back to the same game, you sart over. Oh well....
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ADDICTING!!
This game is addicting and i love it it is soooooo fun!!
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