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+ 0e0f Bulletin Board Stock Exchange
+
-  e f Background
+  3 7  - The heady 80s are over, in case you haven't noticed.
+         More than ever, you need to be careful with your investments. BBSE is
+         going to show you how!
+         You have $10,000 in cash to start the game (you decided that you
+         could do better than current rates, so you didn't roll over that CD)
+         and, after careful research, ten issues to choose from. You've got
+         ten years to make your fortune; you'll get an annual report every year
+         to chart your progress.
+
-  e f Basics
+  3 7  - The game screen consists of a grid listing the ten stocks
+         you can choose from, current value, percentage change from year to
+         year and value by year.
+         During the game, you can [B]uy or [S]ell as many issues as you have
+         cash on hand for; [L]ist the profiles of the companies; check your
+         own [P]layer portfolio. When you have finished trading for a year
+         (turn), you move on to the [N]ext year to see how your hunches paid
+         off.
+         Additionally, you can [R]edraw Board (refresh screen, no other
+         action); read the [I]nstructions (this file); check your [T]ime
+         remaining to play; or [Q]uit the game.
+
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-  e f Playing
+  3 7  - At the beginning of your first year, all ten stocks have
+         equal value ($100); a wise investor always examines the profile of
+         a company before investing! Once you have picked your issues, begin
+         [B]uying; you will see how many shares you can buy and after a
+         purchase, your current cash-on-hand will be displayed. Check your
+         [P]layer portfolio often!
+         When you have completed your buy/sell binge for the year, it's time
+         to move to [N]ext year. As the screen updates, you will see how all
+         the stocks performed and be informed of your dividend income for the
+         year.
+         You will, no doubt, notice that when you check your portfolio, you'll
+         see a listing for "Computer Assets;" you are not only playing the
+         odds in the marketplace, you are playing against an opponent that
+         makes investments behind your back. Your performance in the
+         game is compared to the computer's to determine your final score.
+
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-  e f The end
+  3 7  - After you have made all your wise investment decisions and
+         run the game out to the final year, check your portfolio to see
+         how you did overall, then [Q]uit to exit to the Hall of Fame. If
+         your score qualifies you for a Hall of Fame entry, your name or
+         handle will be automatically added to the Hall and you'll see your
+         name in lights.
+         If your Sysop allows multiple plays of the game, you will be asked
+         if you want to play again; otherwise, you will be returned to the
+         BBS.
+
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