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Jane Street's Figgie card game (figgie.com)

476 points by eamag · 535 days ago · 117 comments on HN

Article summary

Jane Street's Figgie card game simulates elements of markets and trading, and the company is sharing the game and its rules online. The game is designed to be fast-paced and exciting, and Jane Street uses it as a teaching tool. The company is also encouraging people to apply to work at Jane Street. The game can be played in learning mode, and there are FAQs available for those who have questions.

Main themes

  • Figgie card game
  • Market simulation
  • Trading and finance
  • Game development
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Ethics in finance

What commenters say

  • The Figgie game is being promoted without sufficient explanation, leading to speculation about its value and purpose.
  • Some people are skeptical of the game's connection to finance and trading, viewing it as a recruitment tool for a potentially morally dubious industry.
  • Others argue that finance and trading are not inherently immoral, and that the game can be a useful tool for teaching market principles.
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  • Some commenters are interested in playing the Figgie game with physical cards, and are discussing ways to simulate the game's unique deck distribution.
  • The game's design and rules are being analyzed and critiqued, with some commenters suggesting alternative approaches to simulating market dynamics.