Getting Started
New to StoxPlay? Start here. Everything you need to play your first contest and start winning.
Quick Start Guide
What is StoxPlay and how does it work?
Learn the basics of fantasy stock gaming and how StoxPlay brings stock market excitement to competition.
StoxPlay is a fantasy stock gaming platform where you create virtual portfolios using real stock performance data. Compete with other players based on actual market performance — no real money invested in stocks.
- No real money invested in stocks
- Use 100-credit budget to build portfolios
- Compete in daily/weekly contests
- Win real cash prizes based on rankings
- Learn stock markets risk-free
- 1Download the StoxPlay app
- 2Register and verify your account
- 3Browse available contests
- 4Select 11 stocks within your 100-credit budget
- 5Assign Captain & Vice-Captain
- 6Track performance & win prizes
How to create your first portfolio
Step-by-step guide to building your first fantasy stock team and making your initial picks.
Creating your first portfolio is straightforward. Each contest gives you a 100-credit budget. Every stock has a credit value. Pick 11 stocks, assign your Captain (2× multiplier) and Vice-Captain (1.5×), and submit before the contest starts.
- Each team has exactly 11 stocks
- Total team must not exceed 100 credits
- Each stock has an individual credit value
- Captain gets 2× points multiplier
- Vice-Captain gets 1.5× points
- Lock team before contest starts
- 1Join a contest that matches your entry fee
- 2Open team builder and view available stocks
- 3Check each stock's credit value and last performance
- 4Select 11 stocks within your 100-credit budget
- 5Assign Captain to your best pick, VC to second best
- 6Review credit total and submit your team
Understanding contest types
Explore different contest formats, entry fees, and prize structures on StoxPlay.
StoxPlay offers multiple contest formats for different budgets and risk appetites — from free practice contests to mega contests with ₹1,00,000+ prize pools.
- Daily contests: single trading day
- Weekly contests: 5 trading days
- Mega contests: 1,000+ players
- Head-to-head: 2 player format
- Practice contests: free to enter
- 1Open Contests lobby in app
- 2Filter by entry fee or format
- 3Read contest rules & duration
- 4Check prize distribution table
- 5Join contests matching your style
- 6Monitor leaderboard during contest
Basic stock selection strategies
Learn fundamental strategies for picking winning stocks in your fantasy portfolio.
Successful stock selection requires research and strategy. Check recent news, earnings, sector trends, and market conditions before picking your team.
- Research company news & earnings
- Consider sector performance trends
- Balance high-risk and stable picks
- Monitor events like budget, results day
- Diversify across different sectors
- 1Check market news before contest
- 2Look at recent stock performance
- 3Identify upcoming earnings/events
- 4Pick one high-momentum Captain
- 5Balance rest of team for stability
- 6Make confident Captain/VC choices
Setting up your account & profile
Complete guide to account creation and profile setup on StoxPlay.
Setting up your StoxPlay account is fast. We only ask for basic details — your name, email, mobile number, and date of birth. No financial documents are required to start playing.
- Required details: name, email, mobile, date of birth
- Must be 18 or older to register
- Mobile OTP verification at signup
- Email confirmation sent after registration
- Two-factor authentication available for security
- 1Download the StoxPlay Android app
- 2Tap Register and enter your name and email
- 3Enter mobile number and verify via OTP
- 4Enter your date of birth (18+ required)
- 5Set a secure password
- 6Enable 2FA in Security Settings for extra protection
Ready to Play?
Download StoxPlay and join your first contest today.