Frequently Asked Questions
Does Synaptic Gaming & Simulation create corporate training games or educational games for adults?
Yes. SGS has designed and developed several serious games for adults which are being used by government organizations, universities, and corporations.
What are MiFirst Games?
MiFirst Games are “micro” games that can usually be played in less than 30 minutes. Most of the games have the ability to interface with other MiFirst games allowing players to create their own unique virtual world. Games can be found in the continually expanding miGames library. Players can select any game in the library at any time and in any order.
Where can I find MiFirst Games?
The MiFirst Games library will be available exclusively through the Mifirst Games website.
When will MiFirst Games be available?
The MiFirst Games library will open to the public in the Spring of 2009.
What is miClub?
MiClub is a member’s only club sponsored by Synaptic Gaming & Simulation, LLC that offers fun and educational features in addition to those enjoyed by all registered users on MiFirst Games’ website. An annual fee of $39.95 is charged for miClub membership. Club dues are used primarily for the development of educational games and tutorials.
What are the benefits of joining miClub?
Only members of miClub are allowed to save their own creations made in MiFirst Games. Only miClub members are allowed to earn and accrue miBucks. Only miClub members may make purchases of other players’ creations that have been placed for sale in Sale Barn.
Among the many additional benefits of club membership, miClub members may apply for annual scholarships and participate in miTutor.
What is miTutor?
MiTutor contains fun interactive tutorials covering a variety of topics. Initial focus is on science, math, and money. These tutorials are only available to miClub members.
MiTutor also has and educational discussion board where miClub members can obtain answers to specific academic questions from experts. Members can actively participate in the discussion fostering greater understanding and learning of the subject matter.
Is SGS COPPA compliant?
Yes. PROTECTING CHILDREN IS OUR NUMBER 1 PRIORITY. The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act ("COPPA") requires that we inform parents and legal guardians about how we collect, use, and disclose personal information from children under 13 years of age; and that we obtain the consent of parents and guardians in order for children under 13 years of age to use certain features of our Web sites. We at Synaptic Gaming & Simulation have an internal policy to apply these same requirements to all children under the age of 15.
miShop
If I want to make a purchase in miShop with my miBucks, do I have to have a Visa card or MasterCard card as well?
If an item for sale in miShop has a miBucks (mB) cost listed, you do not have to have a Visa card or MasterCard card as well. Not all items in miShop can be purchased with miBucks.
I was given a miBucks gift card. Do I have to use the card to purchase MiFirst games?
No. You simply register your miBucks gift card into your miAccount. You may use your miBucks gift card for any purchase that allows miBucks or within your games.
How do I sell items I have created in MiFirst games?
When you create an item in a MiFirst game that you want to sell, you must send it to the Sale Barn within the game in which it was created. Your virtual creation will then be made available to anyone who wants to purchase it through the miShop Sale Barn. All Sale Barn purchases are in miBucks only. Once your item has been sold, your net earnings will be deposited into your miBucks account.
How do I purchase virtual creations from other MiFirst games’ players?
You will see all items that have been created by other players that have been placed for sale in the Sale Barn. The creator sets the price. Once you select the item you wish to purchase, your miBucks account will be charged the full cost of the item. That virtual item will then be transferred to your personal file.