This is exactly what it claims to be: a no-frills stock market simulator that teaches real investing principles with virtual money. It's not flashy, it's not particularly fun, and the 2013 interface feels like using a flip phone in 2025. But for high school students learning about markets, portfolios, and financial decision-making, it's a solid educational tool.

The lack of monetization or social manipulation is refreshing—this is pure simulation, not gamification designed to keep you hooked. The problem is that without a classroom structure or competition with friends, most kids will find it about as exciting as watching paint dry. Numbers go up, numbers go down, you check back tomorrow.

If your teen is genuinely interested in investing or needs this for a class assignment, it's worth using. If you're hoping it'll spark financial curiosity in a 10-year-old, look elsewhere. And honestly, there are probably newer, slicker alternatives out there that do the same thing with better UX. But for what it is—a free, ad-free, straightforward market simulator—it gets the job done.