Simulation Game Futures Trading

In the board version of the simulation game futures trading, players assume the task of procuring electricity for a given distribution load profile. They have to recourse generation capacities in the form of a coal power plant or electricity supplies (forwards). Additionally to electricity trading, players learn how to manage a coal inventory and have to react to price
developments in various commodity markets.

Contents:

• Sales of a power plant
• Dealing with price risks
• Extension of the trading period and unscheduled events

Version: Board game

Scope: An Energy Brainpool trainer leads participants through the game. Energy Brainpool provides the entire game set-up for the duration of the game.

Teams: One or two players

Maximum number of participants: 16

Language: German or English

Duration of game: 1 day

Download Simulation Game Futures Trading data sheet