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+ 0e0f Bulletin Board Stock Exchange
+
- e f Background
+ 3 7 - The heady 80s are over, in case you haven't noticed.
+ More than ever, you need to be careful with your investments. BBSE is
+ going to show you how!
+ You have $10,000 in cash to start the game (you decided that you
+ could do better than current rates, so you didn't roll over that CD)
+ and, after careful research, ten issues to choose from. You've got
+ ten years to make your fortune; you'll get an annual report every year
+ to chart your progress.
+
- e f Basics
+ 3 7 - The game screen consists of a grid listing the ten stocks
+ you can choose from, current value, percentage change from year to
+ year and value by year.
+ During the game, you can [B]uy or [S]ell as many issues as you have
+ cash on hand for; [L]ist the profiles of the companies; check your
+ own [P]layer portfolio. When you have finished trading for a year
+ (turn), you move on to the [N]ext year to see how your hunches paid
+ off.
+ Additionally, you can [R]edraw Board (refresh screen, no other
+ action); read the [I]nstructions (this file); check your [T]ime
+ remaining to play; or [Q]uit the game.
+
B
- e f Playing
+ 3 7 - At the beginning of your first year, all ten stocks have
+ equal value ($100); a wise investor always examines the profile of
+ a company before investing! Once you have picked your issues, begin
+ [B]uying; you will see how many shares you can buy and after a
+ purchase, your current cash-on-hand will be displayed. Check your
+ [P]layer portfolio often!
+ When you have completed your buy/sell binge for the year, it's time
+ to move to [N]ext year. As the screen updates, you will see how all
+ the stocks performed and be informed of your dividend income for the
+ year.
+ You will, no doubt, notice that when you check your portfolio, you'll
+ see a listing for "Computer Assets;" you are not only playing the
+ odds in the marketplace, you are playing against an opponent that
+ makes investments behind your back. Your performance in the
+ game is compared to the computer's to determine your final score.
+
B
- e f The end
+ 3 7 - After you have made all your wise investment decisions and
+ run the game out to the final year, check your portfolio to see
+ how you did overall, then [Q]uit to exit to the Hall of Fame. If
+ your score qualifies you for a Hall of Fame entry, your name or
+ handle will be automatically added to the Hall and you'll see your
+ name in lights.
+ If your Sysop allows multiple plays of the game, you will be asked
+ if you want to play again; otherwise, you will be returned to the
+ BBS.
+
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