Trading Plan Game: Test Your Stock Trading Skills With RM10,000 Virtual Capital
Mahersaham has just launched its second game on the platform - the Trading Plan Game. If you've played our first game (Chart Guess) which tests your ability to predict price direction, this second game takes you to the next level: build a real trading plan, set your Target Price (TP) and Stop Loss (SL), then watch the results unfold on real Bursa Malaysia charts.
Every player starts with RM10,000 in virtual capital. Each month, balances reset and the race begins anew. Those who best manage risk and identify opportunities will sit atop the leaderboard.
Let's look at how this game works and why it could be the best training tool for stock investors in Malaysia.
What Is the Trading Plan Game?
The Trading Plan Game is a stock trading simulator that uses real candlestick chart data from Bursa Malaysia. Unlike typical paper trading, the charts you see are anonymized. Stock names are hidden so you focus 100% on reading the chart, not on emotions or biases toward a particular company.
Each time you open a challenge, you'll see a 120-day candlestick chart. Your task is to:
- Analyze the chart - read patterns, support/resistance, trends
- Set your investment amount - how much of your RM10,000 to allocate
- Set your TP (Target Price) - what percentage profit you're aiming for
- Set your SL (Stop Loss) - what percentage loss you're willing to bear
- BUY or PASS - if the chart isn't convincing, you can pass without penalty
After submitting, the system simulates 30 days forward using real data. If TP is hit first, you profit. If SL is hit first, you take a loss. If 30 days pass without hitting either, the position closes at the last day's closing price.
Trading Plan Game vs Chart Guess
Mahersaham now has two games that complement each other:
Chart Guess (Game 1) is a price direction game - up or down. It tests your ability to read basic technical signals. Scoring is point-based: +1 correct, -2 wrong. The focus is on directional accuracy.
Trading Plan Game (Game 2) takes this concept further. Beyond guessing direction, you need to determine:
- How much capital you're willing to risk
- Where your profit target is (TP)
- Where your loss limit is (SL)
It mimics the real experience of an investor who must make complete decisions before entering the market. Scoring is based on virtual equity - your capital rises and falls based on trading decisions, just like in the real world.
In short: Chart Guess teaches you to read charts, while Trading Plan Game teaches you to act on those readings.
How to Play: Step by Step
Here's how to get started with the Trading Plan Game:
Step 1: Open the Game page
Go to mahersaham.com/game and click the Trading Plan tab at the top. You'll need to be logged into your mahersaham.com account first.
Step 2: Choose your game mode
You can choose between two modes:
- Daily Trade - free for all members, one new chart every day
- Random Practice - for Gold members, access to 410+ untouched charts
Step 3: Analyze the chart
A candlestick chart will be displayed. The stock name is hidden - you only see price and volume. Use your technical analysis skills: identify the trend, find support and resistance, observe candlestick patterns, check volume.
Step 4: Make your decision
Set three things:
- Investment amount - slider from RM500 up to your current balance
- TP (Target Price) - percentage profit target (e.g., +8%)
- SL (Stop Loss) - percentage loss limit (e.g., -4%)
The system will show a preview: entry price (last candle's closing price), exact TP and SL prices in ringgit, potential profit and loss in ringgit, and risk-reward ratio.
Step 5: BUY or PASS
If confident, click BUY. If the chart isn't convincing or risk-reward doesn't justify it, click PASS. Passing does not affect your balance - it counts as a disciplined decision.
Step 6: Watch the simulation
After submitting, the system replays 30 days of continuation using real data. You'll see new candles appear one by one, complete with TP and SL lines. It's a heart-pounding experience watching whether price hits your TP or SL first.
Step 7: View results
Results are displayed:
- Trade won - TP hit, your balance increases
- Trade lost - SL hit, your balance decreases
- Expiry - 30 days passed without hitting TP/SL, position closed at current price
You can also share your results as an image card on social media.
Two Game Modes
Daily Trade (Free)
Every day, one new chart is displayed - the same for all players. This means everyone competes on the same chart, on the same day. It creates a level playing field and lets you compare decisions with other players.
The daily chart is selected deterministically based on the date, so there's no bias in selection. This mode is completely free for all registered mahersaham.com members.
Random Practice (Gold Members)
For Gold members, you can access the Random Practice mode which provides random charts from a pool of 410+ charts. This includes:
- Bullish setups - charts showing upside potential
- Bearish traps - charts that look bullish but actually fall, with a minimum 18% movement
This mix is crucial because in the real world, not every good-looking chart goes up. You need to learn to identify traps and choose to PASS when setups aren't convincing.
Charts you've already traded in the current season won't repeat, ensuring you're always practicing with fresh charts.
How Profit and Loss Are Calculated
The Trading Plan Game's calculation mechanics mirror real stock trading:
Entry Price = Last candle's closing price before cutoff
Unit calculation: Units = Investment Amount / Entry Price
If TP is hit: Profit = Units x (TP Price - Entry Price)
If SL is hit: Loss = Units x (SL Price - Entry Price)
Practical example: You allocate RM3,000 on a stock priced at RM1.00. Your TP is +8% (RM1.08), SL is -4% (RM0.96). You buy 3,000 units. If TP is hit, your profit is 3,000 x (RM1.08 - RM1.00) = RM240. New balance: RM10,000 + RM240 = RM10,240.
Important: If a single candle touches both TP and SL (e.g., large gap), the system assumes SL is hit first. This conservative approach teaches players to always prioritize risk management.
Your balance compounds from trade to trade - just like a real portfolio. Profits from the first trade add to your capital for the second, and so on.
Season System and Leaderboard
Monthly Seasons
The Trading Plan Game operates on monthly seasons. Each new month:
- All players reset to RM10,000
- The race starts fresh
- Previously traded charts become available again
This system gives every player a fair chance to compete each month, without being dominated by veteran players who've accumulated high balances.
Three Leaderboards
This Month - Rankings based on current balance in the active season. Only players who've made at least one trade appear. This shows who's most consistent and skilled in the current month.
All Time - Rankings based on peak balance ever achieved. This peak balance is never reset, recording your best achievement forever.
Hall of Fame - A special display for Top 3 finishers from each completed season. When a month ends, the final standings of the top 3 players are snapshot and preserved here. This is a permanent record of your excellence.
Season Badges
Players who finish in the Top 3 at the end of a season receive special badges:
- 1st Place: Champion Badge
- 2nd Place: Runner-Up Badge
- 3rd Place: Third Place Badge
These badges can be shared as image cards on social media - proof of your trading plan skills.
Why This Game Is Effective for Learning Stocks
Many new investors jump straight into real markets without practice. The result? Early losses that could have been avoided. The Trading Plan Game solves this problem in several ways:
1. Practice without financial risk - you use virtual money, but real charts. Mistakes become lessons, not real losses.
2. Focus on process, not outcome - with anonymized charts, you can't rely on sentiment or news about a particular stock. You're forced to depend entirely on technical analysis.
3. Learn position sizing - how much capital should you allocate per trade? This game teaches you practically that going all-in on every trade is a recipe for disaster. This concept aligns with what's covered in Stop Loss & Position Sizing.
4. Experience compound growth - your balance compounds from trade to trade. You'll see firsthand the power of compounding when you string together several winning trades.
5. Learn when to PASS - in the real world, the best decision is sometimes doing nothing. This game encourages you to PASS when charts aren't convincing, and that counts as a disciplined decision.
6. Competitive pressure - the monthly leaderboard motivates continuous improvement. When you see other players making better decisions, it pushes you to learn more deeply.
Tips for a High Score
Here are strategies to help you climb the leaderboard:
Don't go all-in - Allocate only 20-30% of your balance per trade. This gives you room to recover from losses and ensures your capital survives the entire season.
PASS is power - Not every chart needs to be traded. If the setup isn't clear or risk-reward doesn't justify it, PASS. Winners aren't those who trade the most, but those who choose their trades wisely.
Minimum 1:2 risk-reward - Ensure your TP is at least double your SL. Example: if SL is -4%, your TP should be at least +8%. With this ratio, you can lose 50% of your trades and still profit overall.
Watch the volume - High volume on breakouts confirms movement strength. Low volume on breakouts may signal a fakeout.
Identify support and resistance - Set SL slightly below the nearest support, and TP at the next resistance. This provides a solid technical basis for your trading plan.
Consistency > one big win - High scores come from many small winning trades, not one lucky big trade. Focus on consistency.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is the Trading Plan Game free?
Yes, the Daily Trade mode is free for all registered mahersaham.com members. The Random Practice mode requires Gold membership.
How many times can I trade per day?
For Daily Trade mode, one chart per day only. For Random Practice mode (Gold), you can trade as many charts as are available in the pool.
Does the game use real chart data?
Yes, all charts use real data from Bursa Malaysia. Stock names are hidden so you focus purely on chart reading.
What happens if I lose all my capital?
You can manually reset your account back to RM10,000. Capital also resets automatically at the start of each month with a new season.
Can I trade the same chart twice in one season?
No. Each chart can only be traded once per season. You can view past results, but they won't affect your balance. In the next season, that chart becomes available again.
How is PASS different from skipping?
PASS is an active decision that's recorded in your statistics. It shows discipline - you looked at the chart, analyzed it, and decided not to enter. This differs from skipping, which means you didn't look at the chart at all.
Is my name shown on the leaderboard?
You can choose whether to display your name (opt-in) or hide it (opt-out) on the public leaderboard. Your privacy is protected.
What's the difference between peak balance and current balance?
Current balance is your active season balance. Peak balance is the highest balance you've ever achieved throughout your time playing - it's never reset and remains as your all-time best record.
Conclusion
The Trading Plan Game on mahersaham.com is the best way to sharpen your stock trading skills without risking real money. With real Bursa Malaysia charts, a monthly season system, and competitive leaderboards, it provides a training experience unavailable on any other platform in Malaysia. Start playing now at mahersaham.com/game and see where you rank among other investors.
Once you're confident in your chart reading and trading plan skills, the next step is to start investing in the real market.
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