🚀 What is Hi Stakes Markets Game?

Hi Stakes Markets is a high-stakes market simulation MMO where everyone trades in the same world, on the same prices, updated every 5 minutes. Grow your portfolio, complete tasks and enter real giveaways in a purely fictional financial universe.

🎮 How does the game work?

Every 5 minutes, the global simulator ticks. Prices shift, random disasters hit, markets react, sentiment moves and players make trades to grow their fictional portfolios. It’s continuous, like a living economy and everyone sees the same updates at the same time.

🎯 What’s the goal of the game?

There’s no defined “winner.”
Just like real markets, winning is whatever you decide, growing net worth, achieving milestones, collecting assets, or earning entries into giveaways.

📱 What platforms are supported?

iOS and Android.

👥 Who is the game for?

Both beginners and experienced traders. The intro tutorial helps new players get started quickly.

🧩 Gameplay

Is the market real or using real data?

No. Everything is simulated.
All stocks, crypto, companies and derivatives are fictional unless explicitly specified.

Does player activity influence markets?

Yes. The simulation is partly systemic and partly influenced by global player behavior.

Is there a tutorial?

Yes. There’s an onboarding flow plus simple, in-game guides to help new players understand the economy.

How long does a market session last?

It’s a continuous MMO world, the markets run 24/7 with 5-minute ticks.

Start of market day is at 0:00 UTC/GMT.

💰 Currency, Purchases & Economy

Is real money used?

Real money may be spent on optional in-app purchases (IAP).

What can players buy?

• Memberships
• In-game portfolio assets (Stocks, crypto, derivatives, etc.)

These affect in-game progression but do not guarantee advantage in sweepstakes, which follow official rules.

Is this investing or gambling?

No.
Hi Stakes Markets is an advanced financial simulation game, using state of the art financial mathematics, for entertainment.

It is not real-money investing or gambling.

🎁 Sweepstakes & Giveaways

IMPORTANT: Read Sweepstakes Rules for the authoritative content.

How do giveaways work?

Players earn in-game currency and use it to purchase giveaway entries. Giveaways may occur weekly, monthly, or every 6 months depending on the prize.

Can anyone enter giveaways?

Yes. Any player with an account can enter.

Is there an AMOE (Alternate Method of Entry)?

Yes, you can enter without making a purchase, via the AMOE option inside your account.
Every giveaway includes full details in its official rules.

What are the prizes?

Any of the following:

• High-end tech
• Cash
• Crypto (in eligible regions)

Who can claim prizes?

• 18+ players can claim prizes directly.
• 13–17 year-old players may win, but only a parent or guardian must claim on their behalf or else fofeit.

International prize rules:

• Physical prizes: USA-only
• International winners (outside restricted areas): cash or crypto equivalent to U.S. prize value (case-by-case)

Do I need to pay taxes on winnings?

For prizes valued $600+, winners may need to complete a W-9 tax form.
Winners are responsible for taxes in their jurisdiction.

🔐 Accounts & Safety

How do I create an account?

Sign in using:

• Apple Sign-In
• Google Sign-In

Age requirements:

• 13+ to play
• 18+ to directly claim prizes

⚖️ Fairness & Security

How do you handle cheating?

Bots, automation and exploits are not allowed. Accounts may be flagged or banned for unfair behavior.

📱 Technical

How often does data update?

Every 5 minutes globally.

Does the game require internet?

Yes, it’s a live simulation MMO.

Device support

Works on modern iOS and Android devices.
(Exact version requirements listed on the App Store / Play Store.)