Player Cheat Sheet

System Rules // Reference

A strategic, semi-realistic stock trading game for amateur psychics navigating a surreal economy powered by mysticism and manipulation.

Game Structure

Game Length
12 – 36 months
Asset Types
Stocks, Bonds, Bears
Trading Action
3 Trades / Month

Monthly Phase Sequence

Setup
  • Start Year: Reset game board (Year 1, Mo 1)
  • Start Month: Bookkeeping & counters reset
Information
  • Role Distribution: Choose 1 of 2 roles for bonuses
  • Generate News: AI drafts A & B stories
  • Premonition: One player sees news in advance
  • Advise: Submit dividend recommendations
Trading (Window A)
  • Report A: Dividends/Earnings trigger
  • News A: Major story breaks
  • Trading A: First open trading block (0-3 trades)
  • Post-Trade Checks A: Role abilities activate
Trading (Window B)
  • Wizard Hire: Plant custom story B (Mo 9+)
  • Report B: Second financial event
  • News B: Minor story breaks
  • Trading B: Remaining trades
  • Post-Trade Checks B: Role abilities activate
Financial
  • Stability Bond Launch (Periodic)
  • End-of-Month Payouts: Loans, Bear Fees, Bonds, Cash Interest
End
  • Post-Round Checks: Final role bonuses
  • Market Correction: Prices drift to true value
  • Awards: Year-end payouts
  • End Month