Tales from the Trade

Emotional Hazards of Wall Street Trading Exposed in New Card Game

by Shari Spiro

July 18, 2012, 7:32 pm

The Fear and Greed Game – one of the many custom card games recently printed by Ad Magic – is a unique game that is not only fun and exciting – but it also teaches the user valuable lessons about the stock market.  Many games have tried to capture the essence of the Stock Market primarily through the use of the Bull and Bear. These games have failed to account for the emotional aspects of trading that affect every trader.

Fear & Greed The Stock Market Card Game – concentrates on the emotional aspects of trading that have never before been addressed in a game system.

The fear of losing every penny and the rush of greed that makes someone purchase more when the stock is on the rise – are the two primary emotional decisions this new game addresses. Although investing with play money does not replicate the true emotions and hesitations felt in real life –  this game forces players to act as if the investments are real with the introduction of control cards that force players to either Buy or Sell.  Designed to open everyday traders’ eyes to the hazards that can befall them – the game also seeks to educate those who wish to start investing.  Fear and Greed is a fun and quick way to teach principles of economics and stock market investing.

 

Custom Card Game Fear and Greed
Custom Card Game - Components
Custom Card Game Box
Custom Card Game Box for Fear and Greed Game
Custom Card Game
Custom Card Game Fear and Greed

Simulating a year in the Stock Market and crafted to end within 45 minutes, this exciting – fast paced and cut throat custom playing card game gives players insight into the true nature of  Trading, where money is always on the line.

The components of these custom card games  are:

6 Rules cards

Fear & Greed Deck

Stock Market/Stock Certificate Deck

Fear & Greed Cash: 60/$500, 70/$1000, 20/$5000

This card game was offset printed in CMYK full color on 300 gsm casino quality stock with a smooth finish – and packed in a full color custom  2 part telescoping box.   Prior to the main run of the game – we ran 50 prototypes for the client to use as initial sales tools.

 

Shari Spiro founded Ad Magic in 1998, turning it into one of the largest independent tabletop game printers in the U.S. She has worked with renowned clients like Cards Against Humanity, Exploding Kittens, and household names such as HBO, Delta Airlines, National Geographic, and McDonald’s.

Shari’s expertise spans manufacturing, logistics, marketing, and long-range planning, making her a driving force behind Ad Magic’s success. Under Shari’s leadership, Ad Magic has become a trusted partner for global brands and independent creators.

Beyond work, she’s a musician and an award-winning entrepreneur—in 2016, she was recognized as Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year.