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About Insider Trading
Insider Trading is a roguelike deck‑builder set on a volatile stock market. Each run lets you play a trader with a distinct starting deck and special mechanics, shaping price movement with market‑moving cards. Between market days you draft new cards, balancing upside and risk before the next opening. The game offers over 120 cards, more than 60 stackable pills and perks, and multiple difficulty levels. Unlockable characters expand strategic options, while disruptive events such as recessions can derail a run. All play is single‑player with full controller support and adjustable accessibility options.
01 / THE GUIDE
Core Deckbuilding
Your deck is the sole driver of price changes when the market opens. Playing cards moves prices, letting you create opportunities or trigger crashes. The deck you assemble each run determines how aggressively you can push the market. Cards can both strengthen and weaken your deck, encouraging careful selection during drafting. The system rewards smart positioning through a combo system that rewards smart positioning.
- Consider how a card’s effect might chain with the next to trigger combos.
- Balance high‑impact cards with those that mitigate risk for a steadier run.
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Unique Characters
Each character arrives with a maverick approach, a unique starting deck, and special mechanics that open new strategic avenues. Their quirks influence how you build and play your deck, encouraging experimentation. Unlockable characters expand the pool of possible strategies, as each brings distinct cards and mechanics that can change how you handle market swings.
- Try several characters to discover which mechanics complement your play style.
- Notice each character’s starting deck to plan early‑game moves.
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Aftermarket Drafting
Between market days you enter the Aftermarket, where you draft cards from various pools. Some cards add power, while others introduce risk, letting you shape the deck before the next opening. The drafting phase is the primary way to acquire new cards, creating opportunities for wild synergies that can dramatically affect a run’s outcome.
- Weigh the upside of powerful cards against the potential downside they bring.
- Look for pills that complement your existing deck for stronger combos.
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Market Mechanics
Greed acts like rocket fuel, accelerating both gains and risk. Pushing too hard raises the cost of entry, while playing too safe lets the market slip away. You decide when to cash out and lock in profits. Disruptive events such as recessions can appear, derailing a run and adding an extra layer of challenge, adding an extra layer of challenge.
- Monitor Greed levels to avoid runaway risk spikes.
- Plan a cash‑out point before a potential recession event.
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Difficulty & Accessibility
Multiple difficulty levels let both casual and hardcore players find a suitable challenge. The game includes adjustable text size, subtitle options, color alternatives, and custom volume controls to suit various preferences. Full controller support, mouse‑only option, and play‑anywhere without timed input ensure the game can be enjoyed with the input method you prefer.
- Start on a lower difficulty to learn card interactions before increasing the challenge.
- Adjust text size and subtitles for clearer reading during fast market phases.
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