Supply & Demand

In Due Diligence, the economic pressures of supply and demand are modelled through the change in the face value of a die whenever a player buys or sells a share of an investment.

Buying a share represents an increase in ‘demand’. When a player buys a share, they must put one of their share cubes on the investment, decreasing their ‘supply’ of investable shares. Buying a share raises the investment's value, as shown by the increase in the number on the die.

Buying

Demand Increase

Supply Decrease

Value Increase

Selling a share represents a decrease in ‘demand’. When a player sells a share, they must remove their share cube from the investment, increasing their ‘supply’ of investable shares. Selling a share lowers the investment's value, as shown by the decrease in the number on the die.

This game mechanic is designed to help players understand the fundamental economic relationship between supply and demand in a hands-on, intuitive way. By directly linking player actions to changes in market conditions, the game demonstrates that buying pressure drives markets upward, while selling pressure drives markets downward. In the real world, if more investors want to buy shares of an investment than sell it, the price will increase. If more want to sell, the price will decrease.

Disclaimer: Due Diligence is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. The game is designed to illustrate general stock market concepts through simplified gameplay. In-game experiences and outcomes should not be relied upon for real-world investing decisions. Players are encouraged to conduct their own independent research and consult trusted, reputable sources before making any real-world investment decisions.