Personal Finance Lessons I Learned from Playing Rollercoaster Tycoon

Can you learn personal finance lessons from playing video games? You probably did unknowingly! Millions of people have played Rollercoaster Tycoon — little did they know they were doing more than just building epic parks. I spent hundreds of hours building theme parks as a kid, not realizing that I was actually learning important personal finance lessons in the process. Here’s what the game taught me. Download the NerdWallet App 👉 https://click.nerdwallet.com/3687710914/38eyx5gc?af_qr=true Subscribe to NerdWallet - https://bit.ly/3wGvVf3 #RCT #RollercoasterTycoon #personalfinace #simgames #gaming #gamereview Credit for gameplay footage: @MarcelVos @RollerCoasterTycoon @classicTycoon @NealTV8 @DoctorDDub @TonyMosci @TubeCody About NerdWallet: We’re NerdWallet. And we’re not your typical finance company. We believe that everyone should be able to make financial decisions with confidence. We’ve built a team of Nerds with the knowledge, passion, and skills to make that happen. Thanks to our Nerdy experts, see side-by-side comparisons and objective reviews of the best credit cards, bank accounts, and so much more — so you can get even more financial clarity. It’s the smartest decision for all your financial decisions. Disclaimer: This video is for informational and educational purposes only. NerdWallet does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks or securities. Any comments posted under NerdWallet's official account videos are not reviewed or endorsed by NerdWallet or representatives of financial institutions affiliated with the reviewed products unless explicitly stated otherwise. Avoid disclosing personal or sensitive information such as bank accounts or phone numbers. NerdWallet employees do not offer personalized financial advice and will not respond to posts here. ***Some credit cards mentioned in this video may be NerdWallet partners, but that does not influence our opinions. The benefits, terms and fees mentioned were accurate at the time of posting, but things can change. Some offers may have expired by the time you’re watching. For the latest details, follow the links in the video description. Connect with NerdWallet: Follow NerdWallet on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@nerdwallet Follow NerdWallet on Instagram: https://instagram.com/nerdwallet Follow NerdWallet on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NerdWallet Follow NerdWallet on Facebook: https://facebook.com/NerdWallet NerdWallet Website: https://nerdwallet.com Dive into the world of roller coaster tycoon a classic simulation game where you build and manage your own theme park! Perfect your strategy game skills as you optimize your park, or enjoy the lighter side of tycoon games by making the silliest park imaginable. From rct beginnings to elaborate creations, the possibilities are endless!