FAQ

• Is the game free? +

  Yes. Watts and Wealth is free to play in the browser, with no account required and no in-game purchases. It is built as an open educational project.
• Do I need to install anything? +

  No. It runs in any modern browser. If you want it on your home screen, install it as a Progressive Web App (PWA) — the browser’s install prompt handles this in one tap. Installed PWAs work offline after the first load.
• Can I play solo? +

  No. The current edition is a hot-seat 4-player game — one device, four seats, passed between players. A single-player or AI-opponent mode is a possible future addition but is not in scope for the launch release.
• Do I need the physical board? +

  No. The web edition is standalone. The tabletop prototype was the early design vehicle, but the browser version is a complete game on its own — all cards, facilities, and rules are wired in.
• Does it work offline? +

  Yes. After the first load the PWA caches the game and runs without an internet connection. Useful for classroom settings where wifi is unreliable.
• What languages does it support? +

  English at launch. Thai is the next planned locale and the codebase is i18n-ready. Additional languages depend on contributor interest — reach out via the contact page if you want to help.
• Can I use this in my classroom? +

  Yes — that is one of the design targets. The game plays in approximately sixty minutes for a full thirty-round session and pauses cleanly between turns. A facilitator export (analytics summary + classroom prompts) is included in the in-game settings for educators.
• How long does a session take? +

  Approximately sixty minutes for the full thirty-round game. Shorter sessions are possible by ending at round 20 or running until the first ending condition triggers. The game preserves state if you need to pause.
• How do I cite this game for academic use? +

  See the Citation page for APA and BibTeX formats covering the game itself, plus a global bibliography of every academic source cited across this site.
• Where can I report bugs or contact the team? +

  Use the Contact page. Bug reports are most useful with a browser + OS string and the in-game session ID (visible at the bottom of the settings panel).
• Is the source code available? +

  The game is built as an open educational project. The source repository will be published after the competition review period.
• Does it work on mobile? +

  Tablets work well in landscape mode. Phones are usable but tight — the hot-seat panel layout is optimised for tablet and laptop. A dedicated mobile portrait layout is on the post-launch backlog.

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