
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,955
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Air Empire
- 2–4 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 1961

1970
Rules assistance for The Stock Market Game
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The Stock Market Game is a board game released in 1970 for 1–12 players and 60 minutes per game. It was designed by Thomas N. Shaw and its main mechanics are Stock Holding.
Players buy and sell 5 different kinds of stocks trying to make the most money. Players simultaneous place counters to indicate buying or selling against a timer; then a random card decides whether the market is bull, bear or mixed, but the amount a stock rises or falls depends on its type and how many people are buying or selling it. There are also rules for stock splits, stock conversion, margin buying and short selling.
The Stock Market Game supports 1–12 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for The Stock Market Game is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The Stock Market Game has a complexity rating of 2.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
The Stock Market Game belongs to these categories: Economic and Negotiation. Its main mechanics are Stock Holding. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of The Stock Market Game are: Thomas N. Shaw. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists The Stock Market Game as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.