Rules of DAIB
To start the game, each player draws ten white cards.
The player with the highest stock market loss begins as the Investment Banking Maestro and draws a blue card — it's only fair. If you are playing this game with women (highly unlikely), only they can go first, regardless whether she even has investment holdings.
Each round, the designated Investment Banking Maestro shuffles the blue cards and reads the question or fill-in-the-blank phrase that sits on top of the deck. Everyone else, answers the question or fills in the blank by passing one white card, face down, to the Investment Banking Maestro.
The Investment Banking Maestro then shuffles all the answers and reads each card combination out loud to the group. The Investment Banking Maestro should re-read the blue card before presenting each answer. Finally the the Investment Banking Maestro picks the funniest play, and whoever submitted it gets one point.
After the round, a new player becomes the Investment Banking Maestro and everyone draws back up to ten white cards.
PICK 2 or PICK 3
Some blue card say “Pick 2” or “Pick 3” on the bottom. To answer these, each player plays two or three white cards in combination. IMPORTANT: Arrange them in the order that the Investment Banking Maestro should read them - play the first card face down, and then play the second and third card face down on top of it.
Special Cards
"There are four types of “Special Cards” in the game, each wielding its own brand of financial wizardry. First in our lineup are the elusive "Insider Trading Card". Imagine them as the financial fortune tellers of the game. These cards grant you the power to peek at all the cards passed to the Investment Banking Maestro, allowing you to play puppet master with the fate of the round. Feel the thrill as you spot the winning card and nonchalantly toss it aside, leaving your competition in a sea of bewildered laughter.
Next up, we have the enigmatic "Golden Parachute Card". This card is the ultimate game-changer, like a financial superhero soaring in to rescue you from the depths of a bland hand. Activate the Golden Parachute, and suddenly, every player must draw up 10 new cards. It's like hitting the refresh button on your investment strategy, injecting a burst of new possibilities and potential hilarity.
Now, brace yourselves for the "Black Monday Card". This card isn't just a curveball; it's a financial meteor shower. Play it, and watch as the entire game experiences a market crash. Everyone else except you must discard their cards and can only draw five new ones, creating chaos akin to the stock market on a particularly tumultuous Monday.
Last but certainly not least, we present the "Hostile Takeover Card". Think of this card as your financial trump card, your ace in the hole. With the Hostile Takeover, you don't just play the game; you bend it to your will. Peek into everyone's cards, trade hands with the player of your choosing – it's financial manipulation at its finest.
So, with these Special Cards in your arsenal, prepare for a game that's not just about investment banking; it's about navigating the unpredictable, reveling in the chaos, and emerging as the financial humor virtuoso. Let the card games begin!"
Financial Roulette
If you've got multiple white cards that scream "winning," toss in a point for a bonus card. Win, and you're the laugh tycoon, keeping your point. Loose, and the winner cashes in on your wager. It's stock market poker – where the stakes are imaginary, but the laughter is real!
House Rules (optional):
Trump Double Dealing: Art of the Deal
Once per player, you can execute the Art of the Deal. Channel your inner Trump and negotiate a deal with another player. This could involve swapping cards, sharing points, or conspiring to dominate the round. Seal the deal with flair!
Trump Double Dealing: True Tax Break
Announce a True Tax Break executive decision. For the entire round, all players receive a tax break - draw an extra card, play an extra card, or skip a turn without consequences. It's time to experience Trump's version of financial flexibility and the unpredictability of Trump-style-decision-making!
Blockbuster Bonanza Rule
If you skillfully incorporate a line from a finance-related movie into your gameplay and manage to make everyone laugh, you earn the right to declare "Blockbuster Bonanza". Name the movie for an extra point, showcasing your mastery of financial cinema.
Bullish Toast Rule
Whenever someone plays a card that makes you burst into laughter, raise a glass for a Bullish Toast. Cheers to financial wit!
Internship Flashback
Share your most cringe-worthy internship experience before starting a round. The best story gets an extra point.
Stock Market Serenade
If someone sings a stock market-related song during their turn, they get an extra point. Bonus points for creativity!
Coffee Break Challenge
Lose a round? Take a shot of espresso. It's the caffeinated penalty for financial fumbles.
Investment Haiku Rule
Before playing your card, express your financial insight in the form of a haiku. The best haiku wins an extra point.
Awkward Analyst Dance
If your card gets chosen as the funniest, perform an awkward analyst dance. Extra points for authenticity!
Cocktail of Fortune
Create a special cocktail named after the last card played. If it's chosen as the funniest, everyone takes a sip.
Cryptocurrency Confession
Confess your imaginary cryptocurrency investment, and everyone votes on its success or failure. Bonus points for the most outrageous crypto name.
Financial Jargon Challenge
Use as much financial jargon as possible in your commentary during a round. The more incomprehensible, the better.
Trader's Dilemma
Before drawing new cards, present a real-life financial dilemma you've faced. The most relatable story earns an extra point.
Market Mimicry
Mimic the sound of a stock market bell before playing your card. Best performance gets a point and bragging rights.
Desk Chair Roulette
Rotate desk chairs clockwise every time someone loses a round. The last person standing wins an extra point.
Elevator Pitch Party
Before presenting your card, give a 15-second elevator pitch for an imaginary business idea. The most absurd idea wins a point.
LinkedIn Love Letter
Compose a LinkedIn-style endorsement for the player on your left before playing your card. Best endorsement wins a point.
Financial Fashion Fumble
Wear a financial faux pas (socks with sandals, tie as a headband) until your next turn if you lose a round. It's the fashion penalty!
Boardroom Buzzer Beater
Add a 10-second timer to each player's turn. If you can't play your card in time, draw an extra card. Time is money, after all.
Investment Therapy
Share your imaginary financial troubles, and let the group offer "investment therapy" advice. Best advice giver gets an extra point.
CEO Charades
Act out the role of a CEO during your turn without speaking. If the group guesses the scenario, you get an extra point.