Venture Valley CODiE Awards Finalists in the Category of “Best Educational Game”
PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship is proud to announce that its free Venture Valley game on PC (via Steam) and mobile (iOS and Android) has been awarded the prestigious title of “Best of Back to School 2025 for Secondary Education” by Tech & Learning Magazine and is a finalist in the CODiE Awards for “Best Educational Game.” The Tech and Learning accolade recognizes Venture Valley for its exceptional contribution to educational technology, supporting teachers and students with entrepreneurship and business acumen throughout the 2025 2026 school year. The CODiE Awards recognizes excellence in business and education technology products and services by the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA).
Venture Valley is a free-to-play game (no ads or in-app purchases) that has been designed to provide financial education through a combination of competitive multiplayer play and a captivating single-player campaign. This experiential learning game uses arts, entertainment, and exciting gameplay to foster financial literacy, critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills as students take on the role of startup founders in immersive, fast-paced business simulations without the real-world risks.
Tech & Learning Magazine’s expert judges evaluated hundreds of nominations, seeking products that addressed specific educational challenges and demonstrated outstanding support for teaching and learning in 2025. Venture Valley stood out by offering a unique solution to enhance financial literacy and entrepreneurship education. The CODiE Awards are the premier peer-reviewed program celebrating excellence and innovation in technology. Each year, expert reviewers evaluate hundreds of nominations to identify the most impactful and innovative products.
Shelley Miles, CEO of the Singleton Foundation, expressed her excitement, stating, “We couldn’t be happier. These prestigious awards further validate the power of gamified learning and the effectiveness of the Venture Valley game in teaching entrepreneurship and financial literacy.”
The game has received numerous awards for its innovative and effective approach to teaching financial literacy and entrepreneurship through a medium that resonates with the target market – video games. After incorporating Venture Valley into their classrooms and assignments, teachers reported that the game significantly contributed to teaching financial literacy and helping students retain business-related concepts.
To underscore the game’s effectiveness, initial results from an ongoing evaluation research study being conducted by professors from Suffolk University and the Lemelson-MIT Program indicate that students who played the award-winning Venture Valley video game reported that the game enhanced their understanding of business strategy, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy.
Key Findings from the Study:
- 85% said the game helped them better understand business and entrepreneurship in a risk-free setting.
- 89% said the game helped them learn about the impact of resources and resource allocation.
- 83% reported increased knowledge of financial decision-making.
- 87% reported collaborating with teammates to make decisions or overcome challenges.
- 76% said playing the game encouraged them to consider a career in business, entrepreneurship, or innovation.
For more information on the Venture Valley game, please visit www.venturevalleygame.com and follow the game on social media platforms:
About the Singleton Foundation
The mission of the Singleton Foundation is to make financial competence fun and engaging for everyone by using the power of entertainment to capture attention, create change, promote entrepreneurship and to inspire individual achievement. The Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship is a 501(c)(3).
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