Project overview
WealthPlay is a calm, beginner-friendly way for students and young earners to learn about money without the fear of losing it. Instead of overwhelming users with jargon or real financial risks, WealthPlay creates a safe space where they can practice real-life money decisions through simulations, scenarios, and soft-gamified progress.
The platform is guided by a supportive AI mentor that explains concepts in simple language, helps users reflect on choices, and builds confidence step-by-step. From managing a first salary to planning an emergency fund, WealthPlay turns financial learning into something intuitive, safe, and empowering.
Our goal is simple: make financial confidence accessible to everyone, especially those who are just starting their money journey.
Inspiration
We noticed that beginners often avoid investing due to fear of losing real money. Traditional learning methods are either boring or too theoretical. We wanted to create a safe, interactive, and gamified way to learn investing. Scenario-based simulations and progressive courses seemed like the perfect solution.
What it does
WealthPlay teaches investing from beginner to advanced levels through gamified courses. Users can build virtual portfolios, set financial goals, and trade in a simulated stock market. XP points and achievements reward learning progress and engagement, making investing fun and practical.
How we built it
The platform was built using modern web technologies with a focus on interactive UI/UX. We implemented course progression, XP tracking, and a trading simulator with realistic market scenarios. All features were designed for safe, hands-on learning without real money risk.
Individual contributions
Each team member focused on their strengths:
Frontend & UX: Designed intuitive dashboards and course flow.
Backend & Simulation: Built the portfolio, trading engine, and XP system.
Content & Gamification: Developed course materials, scenarios, and achievement logic.
Challenges
We tackled simulating realistic market scenarios for beginners. Integrating XP-based progression with course unlocking was tricky. Ensuring a smooth, intuitive UI for complex portfolio data required multiple iterations. Each challenge pushed us to create a polished, engaging platform.
Accomplishments
Successfully built a full-fledged gamified learning platform.
Implemented realistic trading simulations and scenario-based challenges.
Created a progressive XP system that motivates learning and engagement.
Developed an intuitive UI/UX that simplifies investing for beginners.
Learnings
We learned how to turn a complex financial domain into a fun, gamified experience. We honed skills in frontend/backend integration, UX design, and gamification mechanics. Most importantly, we understood the power of interactive learning in retaining knowledge.
Next steps
Expand with more advanced courses and real-market simulations.
Introduce social features for collaborative learning and competition.
Add personalized goal recommendations and analytics.
Explore partnerships with financial institutions to scale user adoption.
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