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The Stock Market Game is played on a board with three charts – the Quote Board detailing share prices, a Turns Chart recording the number of turns played, and a Trading Post listing the five securities that can be bought or sold – and a deck of Market Trend Cards. [2]
These virtual stock markets are often based on things like sports or entertainment "stocks". Players are asked to invest in a particular sports team for example. If the team is doing well, the stock goes up and if the team is playing badly the stock value for that team falls. Stock market games are often built into many other prediction games.
Johnny L. Wilson reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World, and stated that "Millionaire is a stimulating experience for anyone who enjoys the strategic decisions inherent in high finance." [1] Electronic Games awarded Millionaire the 1985 Arkie Awards for "Best Electronic Money Game". [2]
JPM predicts that the US will continue to lead by market cap share in 2037 as artificial intelligence benefits expand beyond a few large tech names that have dominated the market rally.
While this stock could move down by ten or twenty and be wiped out, the most one would lose is a thousand dollars. However, there is an equal chance that the stock will move up, and a single roll of Up 20 will triple the original investment. The possible return on investing in a five-cent stock, the cheapest possible, is even higher.
Jasper Sylvester reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World, and stated that "Inside Trader is fun, fast, and fascinating, but it is not "The Authentic Stock Trading Game" it is billed as. Nevertheless, it is interesting enough for prospective stock market manipulators of simulated securities environments to pay attention to." [1]
Eric Solomon reviewed Stocks & Bonds for Issue 43 of Games & Puzzles magazine, and criticized the game for its unoriginality and low realism. [5] In The Playboy Winner's Guide to Board Games, Jon Freeman heavily compared the game to The Stock Market Game, preferring the fact that all transactions take place on paper but commenting that the rules can occasionally be ambiguous.
Celebdaq was an online "celebrity stock exchange" game on the BBC's website. The game had its own television show on BBC Three. The television show was presented by Paddy O'Connell and Libby Potter until comedian Jenny Eclair became the presenter. Players were given the opportunity to buy and sell shares in celebrities using £10,000 of virtual ...