How to play

Five steps. It takes about 20 minutes per mission.

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   Step 1: Pick a mission

   Each mission is a real period, like the 2008 crisis. Before it starts, a few short cards explain the ideas you need.

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   Step 2: Split your money

   Decide what percentage goes into stocks, bonds, gold and more. Click any investment's name to learn what it is.

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   Step 3: Move time forward

   Press play. Each step is one real month. Watch your wealth against the money you put in.

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   Step 4: Review your strategy when news breaks

   The game stops and shows you that month's newspaper. Keep your mix or change it, and see what the change costs.

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   Step 5: Earn up to 3 stars

   One star for each:

   • Reach the mission goal
   • Get 2 of 3 quiz answers right
   • Stay disciplined: no panic selling and costs under 1% a year

• New ideas pop up when they become relevant.
• 12 months after each change, you see whether it paid off.