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Q:
What is Stock Rush!?
A: It's a fun and exciting board game
that includes all the basic principles of trading used in the
real world stock market.
Q:
Is Stock Rush! easy to play?
A: Yes. The majority of spaces on the
game board have the instructions clearly displayed right on the
space.
Q:
Who invented Stock Rush!?
A: Morris Kyrollos invented Stock Rush!
in 1999.
Q:
Why is the game called Stock Rush!?
A: Morris was inspired by the California
Gold Rush of 1849. He noticed a striking parallel between that
event and the Stock Market frenzy of the 1990s. Consequently,
he named the game Stock Rush!
Q:
Is there any part of the game dedicated to the California Gold
Rush?
A: Yes. A significant portion of Stock
Rush! is dedicated to the California Gold Rush. There are ten
spaces on the game board that are used exclusively for mining
and trading Gold. Moreover, all Gold Mining takes place in a Mountain
that is located in the center of the game board. The ten spaces
along with the Gold Mountain form a coherent structure that is
seamlessly integrated within the framework of the game.
Q:
Who designed the Logo for Stock Rush!?
A: This stunning Logo was designed by
the experts at JABEYE.com.
Q:
Why does the Clock in the Logo read 9:30 and resemble a ringing
bell?
A: The Clock reads 9:30 because that's
when the Stock Market opens on Wall Street. It resembles a ringing
bell because every Trading Day officially begins with the ringing
of The Opening Bell.
Q:
How many players can play the game?
A: 2–10.
Q:
What is the age range of players?
A: 8–Adult.
Q:
What is the object of the game?
A: To become the wealthiest player through
trading (buying and selling) Stocks, Commodities, and Franchises.
Q:
Does Stock Rush! teach players how the real Stock Market works?
A: Yes. Stock Rush! uses a sophisticated
method called "Passive Learning". This technique enables players
to learn while they play with very little effort.
Q:
How many Stocks comprise the market in the game?
A: Four Stocks.
Q:
What are the names of the four Stocks that comprise the market?
A: Amethyst [A]; Beryl [B]; Carnelian
[C]; Diamond [D].
Q:
What are the letters A, B, C, and D used for?
A: Each letter is used as a Symbol to
represent the corresponding Company Stock. This method of representing
Stocks is used in the Real World Stock Market. The Symbol is usually
composed of a combination of letters that are present in the name
of the company. Typically, the first letter of the Symbol is also
the first letter in the name of the company.
Q:
Do the names of the four Stocks have a meaning?
A: Yes. They all represent gemstones.
Amethyst is a Purple or Violet gemstone. Beryl is a gemstone that
is usually Green. Carnelian is a Red gemstone. Diamond is a precious
gemstone that is transparent.
Q:
What business sector does each of the four companies belong to?
A: This is a mystery or is it? You may
find out when you play the game.
Q:
Does the Bank also function as a Brokerage House in the game?
A: Yes. The Bank also functions as a
Brokerage House. It collects all taxes, fees, damages, interest,
contributions, and expenses. It also disburses all proceeds and
dividends. As a Brokerage House, the Bank handles all trades involving
Stocks, Commodities, and Franchises – and provides or collects
the necessary Stock certificates, Commodity goods, and Franchise
Titles, respectively.
Q:
Can the Bank ever "run out of money"?
A: No. The Bank never "runs out of Money".
If the need ever arises, the Bank may issue more currency by simply
writing on ordinary paper.
Q:
Can the Bank ever "run out of stock"?
A: Yes. However, it is extremely rare.
The Bank can never issue more Stock certificates if it "runs out
of Stock". Under this condition, any player that wishes to buy
a Stock from the Bank must wait until another player sells.
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