We’ve been doing a lot of discussing about different business simulations over the past few weeks. We’ve covered rollercoasters, lemonade stands, and even dictatorships. With all of these big, classic games we’ve been discussing, it seems that my favorite business simulation ever has been left out: Diner Dash.
Diner Dash is all about time management
Diner Dash is a fantastically addictive business simulation that focuses on a much smaller world than most of the business simulations we have already discussed. In it, you are Flo, the waitress (I like to think of Flo as both waitress and CEO, since there is no evidence of other management). Just as in real life, Flo’s restaurant starts out small — two tables for two customers each. But as you become more and more successful, the Diner becomes larger, more attractive, gets accessories (such as a coffee machine) and Flo’s wardrobe even gets an upgrade! Diner Dash is all about time management and anticipating (and meeting) your customers’ needs; two things, I think, which are key for any manager. No one is born a business tycoon. We all start small — Flo’s Diner is a great place to start.
For those of you who aren’t into waitressing, Play First, the company which produces Diner Dash (and Diner Dash 2, Flo on the Go, Munchkin Lunchkin, and the rest of the Flo series) produces a number of similarly lovely and addictive business simulations. Some of the more exotic ones are Passport to Perfume, in which you are an aspiring perfume creator, Farm Frenzy, in which you have to do everything from plant grass to collect produce, and Wendy’s Wellness, in which you create wellness centers that promote renewal and relaxation. Whether you secretly wish to be a sushi chef or run a zoo, Play First has got the business simulation for you, well, at least until the CEO Game comes out. Just make sure you don’t start up right before you have a big assignment due — trust me, time flies when you’re playing CEO.
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October 1st, 2009 at 10:13 pm
LOL! I thought this was a business blog when I saw your link in BlogCatalog!
I have played Diner Dash, a fun enough game if you really have time to spare. Or if you are bored and absolutely needed something to occupy your mind (like me).
October 2nd, 2009 at 12:20 am
Hey Adrian,
The CEO Game is a blog that focus about business and technological aspects that relates to our upcoming game.
That is why we gave focus to business games, serious games and business simulations such as diner dash and others.
I hope you enjoyed reading the article.
Ailon.
October 8th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Hi! I really admire you posting an article about Diner Dash. I’ve been playing this game for a long time and I really admire the concept of the game, the adventures and all. What I really like about this game is that I had come to realize that everything big starts from small ones — every grand thing starts from the least ones. As to the game, I have not finished it all, but I will definitely finish all the series DD has in store.
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