Welcome to the Market Taking Game!

Maximize your expected profit over a series of trading rounds by making smart market decisions.

Objective

Maximize your profit by making optimal trading decisions based on the available information.

Gameplay

• Each round presents you with a set of cards, some face up and others face down
• You'll see a market maker quote showing bid (buy) and ask (sell) prices
• Decide how many units to trade and whether to buy or sell
• Orders are time-sensitive - act quickly before the market moves!

Market Maker Quote

You'll see a market maker quote displayed as X at Y. Here's what they represent:

• X (Bid): The price the market maker is willing to buy at
• Y (Ask): The price the market maker is willing to sell at

Time to Trade

With a starting budget of 500:

• Decide the number of units you wish to trade
• Choose whether to buy (at the Ask price) or sell (at the Bid price)
• Act quickly - offers are only valid for a limited time!

Valid Orders

Ensure your orders are valid:

• You must be able to afford any long position based on your budget
• Your balance must cover the maximum possible loss for any short position

Outcome

After making your decision:

• All cards are revealed face up
• The sum of card values determines the market price
• Your profit or loss is calculated based on your position

Track Your Position

Stay aware of your position:

• Report your return after each round
• Higher difficulties require maintaining your own balance record

Strategy

The market maker provides random quotes. Your advantage comes from understanding expected values and using the face-up cards to make informed decisions. If you enable market events, be prepared for changes that can affect your strategy.