Smartphone Inc.
Educational games
PEP policy guidance
A deterministic result from the reviewed 2026–27 rule pack. It is guidance, not a funding guarantee.
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- Program and school year
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Rule pack
- step-up-ftc-pep-2026-27 · v1.0.1
- Evidence level
- Official general rule
- Source freshness
- Review due · Low
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PEP-2026-27-GENERAL-OFFICIAL-VERIFICATION
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Product description
Smartphone Inc. is a strategic economic simulation game for 15 players aged 12 and up, where participants become CEOs of emerging smartphone companies during the industry's formative years. Over five rounds, players simultaneously plan actions using dual-layered planning pads, determining pricing, production, research, and expansion strategies. The game emphasizes critical thinking and resource management, as players must balance competitive pricing with profitability, invest in technological advancements, and expand into global markets. Its streamlined mechanics and engaging gameplay make it both an entertaining and educational experience, enhancing skills such as strategic planning, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.
Source evidence
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- Catalog
- FESUA_Fantastic Games
- Source type
- Search
- Link status
- Official verified
- Enrichment confidence
- 0.97
Official policy source
Policy guidance is tied to this reviewed source and version.
- Publisher
- Step Up For Students
- Applies to
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
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