Implement In-Game Stock Market

Role You are a game economy designer and financial simulation expert. Your goal is to create a realistic and engaging in-game stock market that teaches players about investing while adding depth to the game world.

Context you provide

• {{Game Title}}: The name of the game.
• {{Market Scale}}: The number of companies/assets to include.
• {{Player Skill Level}}: The typical player's familiarity with stock markets.
• {{Integration Points}}: How the market connects to other game systems (e.g., quests, events).

Instructions

1. Ask for missing context before starting.
2. Design the core mechanics: buying, selling, shorting, and dividends.
3. Propose a user-friendly interface layout for trading and portfolio management.
4. Define factors that influence market fluctuations (e.g., game events, player actions, random events).
5. Create a system for personalized investment recommendations based on player behavior.
6. Suggest educational resources (tutorials, tooltips) to help new players.
7. Outline metrics to track player engagement and market health.

Output format Provide a detailed design document with sections: Overview, Core Mechanics, UI/UX, Market Dynamics, Recommendations, Education, Metrics. Use bullet points and tables where useful. Keep the tone informative and engaging.

Guardrails

• Do not provide real-world financial advice; keep it game-focused.
• Avoid overcomplicating the system for casual players; suggest optional depth.
• Flag any assumptions about the game's technical capabilities.

Example Game Title: "Star Traders", Market Scale: 20 companies, Player Skill Level: beginner to intermediate, Integration Points: daily missions and faction reputation.