A Game of Strategy and Diversification of Risk

The Risk of Thoroughbred Racehorse Ownership

There is a high degree of risk associated with purchasing and owning a racehorse. The racehorse you buy may never train well enough to race. If the racehorse makes it to the races, it may never race well enough to win. Even if a racehorse wins races, it may never race well enough to be a desirable breeder. Once it starts breeding, it may not produce enough winning offspring to generate significant breeding fees. A racehorse may also get injured or even die during its career. Because purchasing a racehorse can be a risky endeavor, the more you understand how to diversify your risk, the more likely it is that you will be successful.

You can play the Game of Silks at varying levels of risk. Risk is determined by the size of the public farm you choose to stable your horses in, if you choose to own a full or syndicated share of one or more racehorses, and if you engage in pinhooking or land speculation. Each path exposes you to different types and levels of risk:

Farm Owner: Limited exposure to the risk of racehorse ownership

Land Speculator: No exposure to the risk of racehorse ownership

Pinhooker: Short term risk associated with racehorse ownership

Horse Owner: Short and long term risk associated with racehorse ownership

Syndication and Stabling: Moderate risk associated with racehorse ownership

The Silks ecosystem allows you to take on multiple roles as you play in a global strategy game. No matter what strategy you choose, you have the opportunity to be a part of various micro communities within the larger Silks community. Through aligned incentives and shared rooting interests, Silks creates an exciting and engaging fantasy gameplay experience on a level never before achieved.