This study investigates the impact of business simulation games on students' learning outcomes by analyzing their interactions in online discussion forums. Through qualitative research of forums from five courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, involving 41 student teams and 3,681 messages, the study finds that certain managerial skills positively influence learning outcomes. Key contributions identified include teamwork, decision-making, information processing, reaching agreements, and handling uncertainty. The findings offer instructional and pedagogical insights into optimizing digital technology methods to enhance student motivation and learning, with recommendations for improving game design and monitoring.