Stockpile Game 1.01

About the Game:

• Stockpile is an economic board game that intertwines the traditional strategy of buying low and selling high in the stock market with additional strategic layers, offering a dynamic and interactive gameplay experience.
• In Stockpile, players assume the roles of stock market investors aiming for financial success by the game's conclusion. The ultimate victor is the investor who amasses the greatest wealth. The game revolves around the notion that while no player possesses total knowledge of the stock market, each player holds valuable insights. This concept is reflected through insider information and the stockpile strategies within the game.
• Players are prompted to weigh various factors when deciding on stock transactions, such as holding onto stocks in anticipation of lucrative stock splits, selling to dodge potential company bankruptcies, considering majority shareholder status versus immediate liquidity needs, and assessing risk mitigation through portfolio diversification.
• Stockpile challenges players to execute their strategies adeptly in navigating the unpredictable stock market movements, testing their foresight against the volatility of investments.

Stockpile: Continuing Corruption

• The initial expansion for Stockpile introduces four distinct modules that can be employed individually or collectively to enhance strategic gameplay.
• Module 1: Forecast Dice - Six custom dice inject excitement by altering the market forecast each round, introducing unpredictability into gameplay dynamics.
• Module 2: Bonds - Offers players a secure investment avenue with bond purchases that yield regular interest payments but lock in original capital until game end, prompting careful investment decisions.
• Module 3: Commodities & Taxes - Introduces commodities and taxes to intensify gameplay tension, providing room for additional bonuses through strategic collection and management.
• Module 4: More Investors - Adds six new global investors each possessing unique abilities that offer diverse avenues for victory, further enriching gameplay possibilities.
• This expansion is seamlessly integrated into the base game at no extra cost, broadening gameplay options and enhancing replay value.

Features:

• A comprehensive tutorial to ease players into the game's mechanics.
• Cross-platform compatibility for seamless play across different devices.
• Ranked and casual gaming options, complemented by a global ladder featuring GLICKO rating system.
• Six combinable rulesets for enhanced replayability and varied gameplay experiences.
• Inclusion of three AI opponents of varying difficulty levels.
• Scalable complexity catering to different player preferences.
• Offline solo or multiplayer modes with friends or family.
• Asynchronous gameplay with notifications for convenient play at any time.
• Diverse avatar selections included as part of DIGIDICED collection.
• Languages supported: English, German, French, Spanish, Korean, Chinese (simplified), Japanese, Russian, and Italian.

Awards:

• Nominee for the Cardboard Republic Socializer Laurel Award in 2015.