How to Play

Learn how to play the stock market game step by step

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Step 1

Create or Join a Game

The game host creates a new game and shares the unique game code. Other players enter the code to join. Each player starts with the same amount of virtual money.

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Make Your First Investment

Before the game starts, you can buy shares in different companies using your starting money. Think carefully about which companies you believe will do well!

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Step 3

Read the News

Each round starts with news events that affect company stock prices. Good news makes prices go up, bad news makes them go down. Read carefully to make smart decisions!

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Step 4

Buy & Sell Stocks

During the trading phase, you can buy more shares or sell the ones you have. Buy low and sell high to make a profit! Watch your cash balance carefully.

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Step 5

Multiple Rounds

The game has multiple rounds. Each round brings new news and price changes. Your strategy might need to change based on what happens in the market!

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Step 6

Win the Game!

At the end of all rounds, the player with the highest total wealth (cash + stock value) wins! Compare your performance with other players on the leaderboard.

Trading Concepts

Learn the basic concepts of investing

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What is a Stock?

A stock is a tiny piece of a company that you can own. When you buy a stock, you become a small owner of that company! If the company does well, your stock becomes more valuable.

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Buy Low, Sell High

The golden rule of investing! Try to buy stocks when prices are low and sell them when prices go up. The difference is your profit!

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Diversification

Don't put all your eggs in one basket! Spread your money across different companies. If one company does badly, others might do well and protect your wealth.

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News Affects Prices

In real life and in this game, news about companies affects their stock prices. Good news usually makes prices go up, and bad news makes them go down.

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Risk vs. Reward

Higher potential rewards usually come with higher risks. Some stocks might go up a lot, but they might also go down a lot. Be careful with your decisions!

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Patience is Key

Sometimes the best strategy is to wait. Don't panic when prices drop — they might go back up! Good investors think long-term.