NationStates
Run a country by answering one absurd policy dilemma a day, then watch your statistics drift somewhere you did not intend.
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How to get the most from it
NationStates sits in Tycoon Sims under Play, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- Expect to create an account before you get far.
- Go in expecting something funny, clever and brainy.
About this category: Management games about money — lemonade stands scaled up to the point of moral compromise. Every one of them is about the same lesson.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- A reliable laugh
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- Giving your brain a workout
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
NationStates: quick answers
Is NationStates free?
Yes. NationStates is free to use, though it asks you to sign up.
Do I need an account to use NationStates?
Yes. NationStates asks you to create an account before you get far.
Does NationStates work on a phone?
Yes. NationStates works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is NationStates safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does NationStates take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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