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THE CHAIR — Fed Rate Decision Simulator

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v2.1.0 March 13, 2026

Interactive Tutorial System

"Finally, a tutorial that doesn't put you to sleep. Learn to crash the economy in 14 easy steps."

  • 14-step guided walkthrough covering all game mechanics New
  • Spotlight effect highlights each UI element in sequence
  • Snarky on-brand copy — because economics should be entertaining
  • Auto-starts for first-time players after scenario selection
  • Keyboard navigation — Arrow keys, Enter, Escape
  • Press ? anytime to restart tutorial
  • Remembers completion — only shows once per browser
v2.0.1 March 12, 2026

PWA Support & Offline Play

  • Install as app on mobile or desktop New
  • Play offline after first load — perfect for flights
  • App shortcuts jump directly to your favorite scenario
  • "Signal Lost" offline page with auto-reconnect
v2.0.0 March 8, 2026

The Big Update — 17 Improvements

"We rebuilt the cockpit. Twice. You're welcome."

  • Debrief Popups — Learn real economic history with snarky tweet reactions New
  • Video Backgrounds — Weather changes based on economic conditions New
  • Current Events System — 40+ clickable news stories per scenario New
  • Commodities Tracking — Historical gold/oil prices for each era New
  • Economic Advisor — Quarterly advice based on conditions New
  • Expanded Social Feed — TikTok-style reactions + human impact stories Improved
  • Leaderboard — Track your best scores across all scenarios New
  • Cinematic Animations — Screen shake, heartbeat pulse, dust particles New
  • Auto Mode — 2-3s delay, no popups, uses last input Improved
  • Final Grading Analysis — "How to Reach an A" breakdown New
  • Printable Scorecard — Save your results as PDF New
  • Performance Chart — Last 2 quarters shown as dotted lines Improved
  • Analog Clock — Real-time clock in header New
  • LIVE Indicator — Blinking red dot for immersion
  • Tighter Spacing — More content visible on screen Improved
v1.0.0 March 2026

Initial Release

  • Core Game Engine — Taylor Rule, Phillips Curve, Okun's Law
  • 4 Historical Scenarios — Modern Day, 2008, 1979, 1929
  • SVG Gauge System — Beautiful analog-style indicators
  • Live History Chart — Track your decisions over time
  • Weather System — Office view reflects economic health
  • Wildcard System — Random events shake up gameplay
  • Keyboard Shortcuts — Full keyboard control
  • Social Feed — See how "the public" reacts