Karma Tycoon is a new kind of video game. It has cool, splashy
graphics and is fun to play, but instead of trying to make a million
dollars, users are making the world a better place by running
nonprofit organizations (homeless shelters, animal shelters, youth
centers, senior centers, and performing arts centers) in different
cities across the United States. Players apply for grants and loans
(and learn the difference between them), outfit nonprofits with the
basic necessities, and watch the news ticker to make sure a hurricane
doesn't interfere with plans. With successful management of funds,
players are given additional grants and donations, enabling their
organization to grow in scale and offer more services to further help
the community. The goal of the game is to serve as many people (or
animals) as possible, which will maximize karma, so players can move
on the next city and make a difference there, too. Simply put, the
more people helped by each player, the more karma is gained. Karma
Tycoon is an engaging, competitive, and nonviolent real-time strategy
game that is both educational and entertaining.