FAQ
Cost, install, classroom use, languages, mobile, and citation.
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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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