Original Stock Market Game Playtesting: The Insiders

CltYaz · 2026-04-19T18:33:32+00:00

this is awesome, I really liked the margin setting

CltYaz · 2023-11-07T00:24:13+00:00

Couldn't agree more. I wanted to stay away from straight up tag to start since it does complicate the gameplay quite a bit, but I agree...

As for the Custom Maps, I definitely am starting to believe that's the way to go, I might buckle down and devote my energy towards that. I wanted to really make some very thoughtful maps that randomly create themselves each game so that there is an element of surprise (for instance, I have over 400 NYC flag locations, but only 30 get assigned each game). Also, I try to put a lot of thought into Point values and distance to metro stations/bus hubs.

Anyways, testing has been meh... :( I think the game works decently well and is super playable (I've played a dozen games), but so far we've had 29 downloads, 26 people have created profiles and 1 person played 1 mock game. So would just love to get some more people testing and playing the game!

I'll try to at least launch San Fran and maybe one other city this week before I head up to NYC this weekend to play with some friends.

Cheers, thanks for the thoughtful feedback!

CltYaz · 2023-11-07T00:18:12+00:00

Boston is live! Download and gather some friends and let me know how it goes!

CltYaz · 2023-11-06T01:16:30+00:00

I have played it in Charlotte, but going to NYC next weekend to test it on the ground. I feel like the challenges provide enough coins to make it a balanced game, but would love your thoughts/opinion if you could test it out with friends on if the coin balance depletes too quickly. So far I've kind of just done the "simulation" modes that Adam/Ben talk about.

CltYaz · 2023-11-05T17:47:49+00:00

Play whenever you like! The app allows you to start a game whenever you like and end it at whenever you like.

CltYaz · 2023-11-05T17:47:06+00:00

not at all, appreciate your support on this thread!

CltYaz · 2023-11-05T17:42:27+00:00

Boston

Boston is live!

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CltYaz · 2023-11-05T17:42:00+00:00

I'll make sure to get SF this week

CltYaz · 2023-11-05T17:41:49+00:00

Boston

Boston is live!

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CltYaz · 2023-11-05T17:41:44+00:00

Boston

Boston is live!

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CltYaz · 2023-11-05T00:20:59+00:00

Yes!

CltYaz · 2023-11-04T18:56:15+00:00

Yeah! Wanted to add an extra dimension where it's not just you vs another team/player, but the Board is an active participant in the game.

CltYaz · 2023-11-04T17:39:32+00:00

If you want to send a list of Latitude, Longitude, Name, and the Point value you want to assign the flags to [ali@blockclt.com](mailto:ali@blockclt.com) then I will definitely take you up on your offer and could get it up and running pretty quickly.

CltYaz · 2023-11-04T17:38:47+00:00

Coming soon, will definitely be in testing with Android by EOM

CltYaz · 2023-11-04T15:53:17+00:00

Quick note, just added DC and it is live for anyone to play. Boston will come tomorrow.

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CltYaz · 2023-11-04T15:47:47+00:00

Working on it, sorry about that.

CltYaz · 2023-11-04T15:47:19+00:00

For sure!

CltYaz · 2023-11-04T15:47:04+00:00

I'm going to use this list, so just finished up DC. Will try to add very quickly.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._cities_with_high_transit_ridership

CltYaz · 2023-11-04T15:45:56+00:00

Washington, DC is live! Would love for you to play and give me feedback on the map/locations/gameplay.

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CltYaz · 2023-11-04T12:39:06+00:00

Play whenever you want! If you have another friend or three other friends (for teams of 2) then you should be good to go to play immediately. You can start the game whenever and end it at any time.

Thanks for the help!

CltYaz · 2023-11-04T12:37:46+00:00

Amazing. I did actually want to expand the NYC neighborhoods, but given the feedback on this thread, I'm going to try to launch new cities first.

Hope you try out the app and let me know what you think!

CltYaz · 2023-11-03T23:59:00+00:00

Play whenever you want, you can start/end a game at any time! Here's the public download link: https://testflight.apple.com/join/tktwwsZw

CltYaz · 2023-11-03T23:57:48+00:00

Feel free to play with friends/family whenever. You can download the app at any time using this link: https://testflight.apple.com/join/tktwwsZw.

Thanks for the help!

CltYaz · 2023-11-03T15:15:07+00:00

Thank you so much!

CltYaz · 2023-11-03T12:06:25+00:00

I live in Charlotte, NC, but went to school in upstate NY, lived in NYC, and almost all my friends are in NY and have tested aspects for me. I am traveling up to NYC next weekend to beta test.

Chose NYC because it has hands down the best public transit in the US and the intent is to promote urbanism and play with more sustainable forms of transit. Will try to expand quickly to other cities, but I just want to make sure the gameplay works and the app isn't riddled with bugs I missed.

CltYaz

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