2015 · Economic

Stockpile

Players act as late-20th-century investors who buy and sell company shares through auctions and market actions. Each round players receive private insider hints about which stocks will rise or fall, then bid on stockpiles composed of a mix of face-up and face-down cards placed by opponents. Auctions, trading fees, and hidden cards affect the true value of purchases. Players manage cash, timing, and portfolio composition—choosing when to sell for profit, hold for splits or majority control, or cut losses to preserve liquidity—while comparing end-game net worth to determine the winner.

groupPlayers

2–5 best 5

schedulePlaying time

45 min

cakeAge

13+

psychologyComplexity

2.1 / 5