Inside Trader: The Authentic Stock Trading Game

The object of Inside Trader is “to make millions of dollars without being
apprehended by the [SEC].” The player starts with $30,000 and makes money
playing the fictional stock market, keeping an eye on current events via “the
wire service.” It is entirely possible to play the game without using any
inside information. (But what’s the fun in that?)

The commands are very simple. The player either buys or sells stock, pays for
information, gets reports, and, if caught, cooperates with the SEC or destroys
evidence. Cooperating means an automatic fine, but he can continue playing. If
he does nothing, there’s a small chance they’ll drop the charges, but if they
don’t he’ll pay a higher fine. If he destroys evidence, there’s a slight
better chance of getting off scott-free, but getting caught means jail time
and the end of the game.

Inside Trader: The Authentic Stock Trading Game