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ThaiSim 2010: 25-27 March, 2010

2nd conference of Thai Simulation and Gaming Association

Theme: Learning from experience through games and simulations

ThaiSim 2010 an ideal opportunity to have a holiday on one of the nearby
exquisite islands like Ko Lanta, Ko Ngai, Ko Muk, Phuket, Ko Phi Phi.

For more information on ThaiSim 2010 -
http://www.thaisim.org/en/thaisim_2010.htm

The venue - http://www.thaisim.org/en/thaisim_2010_venue.htm

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This is a challenging mathematics game based on a
conjecture originally proposed by Francis Guthrie in 1852. The game is
to use 4 different colors to label a country so that no neighboring
states will have same color. The game is related to Graph Theory.

Cesim Global Challenge has been designed to develop the students' understanding of the complexity of global business operations in a dynamic competitive environment. It integrates a range of concepts from various management-related disciplines, including economic, political, financial, accounting, procurement, production, logistics, research and innovation, and marketing. By analyzing and managing the different disciplines students will further comprehend each of the disciplines individually and also collectively through their relationship with each other.

EcoSim: An Interactive Simulation EcoSim is an interactive simulation in which each student plays the role of a company and a group of people, or a legislator in the government/central bank. EcoSim provides students with a strong intuitive grasp of economics and finance by giving them hands on experience in the workings of an economy. EcoSim is designed to be used with any (or all, simultaneously) of the following classes: principles of economics, intermediate microeconomics, public finance, mathematical economics, managerial economics, and principles of finance. EcoSim can also be used in high school economics classes. EcoSim operates on a VAX/VMS system (a windows based version for a PC network is in the works). The software is available at no charge to all interested colleges and universities. All players are requested to purchase a manual and spreadsheet disk (the spreadsheet aids in decision making in the simulation) at a nominal fee.

BusSim is a compilation of six programs and companion cases that allow the business student to apply business decision making to a single organization. The programs are divided into three levels. The Introductory level is designed to introduce the underclassman to several simplified business decision variables. The Analytical level programs are much more detailed and designed to accompany functional core business classes as an aid to application and decision making. The Comprehensive level is designed to integrate all the functional areas and focus on strategy development and profitability. By using a common simulation process and maintaining a familiar business environment (case), the student will be able to focus on decision making; thereby increasing their ability to integrate the effect of changes in the decision variables to the business operation.

Business game simulations for industry or classroom use. Hands on customization teaches finance concepts on a basic level or a global corporate level.

Micromatic is a web-based business simulation game designed for use in both graduate and undergraduate Strategic Management courses. Micromatic allows students to experience the kinds of issues that are involved in managing a small manufacturing operation ($2 million to $4 million in annual sales). The company sells its product in three sales regions, one of which is the European Union. Players managing Micromatic must have a coordinated strategy (e.g., marketing, operations, and finance are in sync) to achieve success. Micromatic has a rich 25-year history, updated for today's demanding learning environments.

The Business Policy Game (BPG) is a total enterprise simulation designed for use in undergraduate and graduate classes as well as in executive education programs. It is widely used by faculty on all continents. The simulation includes specific market segments in which demand can be controlled and migrated over time to suit course objectives. Student output can be printed in English, Portuguese and Spanish. All materials are downloadable directly from a web site that includes a number of enhancements for both administrators and students.

Focusing on Business Strategy, Global Strategy Dynamics provides business simulations and other materials for use in management development events ranging from graduate conversion through to senior executive development. Our materials and approach are also used extensively in MBA strategy courses. Our most popular product, the Beefeater Restaurants Microworld is an easily accessible simulation that invites participants to start a new restaurant chain or to accept a challenge in an existing business.

MAGNUS which stands for MAnagement Game - National University of Singapore, is designed to provide students an opportunity to learn and practise the art and science of corporate planning and managerial decision making. It is also used for students in information systems to practise building and testing decision support systems. MAGNUS is multi-player competitive, featuring two products, local and common markets, resource planning, and information management and various others decision analysis areas. MAGNUS is played on the Internet and available in different language versions. The administration system is also web-based.