Game Overview
Silk Ave is a solo card-based dark web trading simulation. You start with 100 BTC and must navigate 10 cycles of buying and selling illegal goods while dealing with random events.
Your goal is to accumulate as much BTC as possible by the end of the 10th cycle.
Game Flow
Each cycle consists of the following steps:
- Apply Event Card - Enter a 3-digit code from a physical event card
- Roll for Card Effect - Some cards require a dice roll to determine the outcome
- Roll Market Prices - Generate random prices for all items
- Apply Burner Deal - Optionally select one item to get at half price
- Buy/Sell Items - Execute transactions based on current prices
- Advance to Next Cycle - Move to the next round
Using the Companion App
The companion app guides you through each step of the game:
- The app will highlight the current action you should take
- Follow the hints at the top of the screen
- Enter event card codes in the Event Card section
- Use the Roll Market Prices button to set prices for the round
- Select an item for a burner deal (half price) if desired
- Enter buy/sell quantities in the transaction table
- Click Execute Transactions to complete your trades
- Click Advance to Next Cycle when you're ready to move on
Items & Inventory
You can trade 8 different items:
- LSD
- Weed
- Cocaine
- MDMA
- Forged Passports
- Hacked Accounts
- Skimmed Credit Cards
- Leaked Intel
Your inventory is limited to 20 items total. The app tracks purchase prices for each item.
Special Items
Glock - You can buy a Glock for 20 BTC. It protects you from certain negative events.
Event Cards
Event cards can have various effects:
- Gain or lose BTC
- Gain or lose inventory items
- Modify market prices
- Restrict buying or selling
- Ban specific products
Some cards require a dice roll to determine the outcome.
Game End
After 10 cycles, your final score is your BTC total. You can submit your score to the leaderboard.
Having a Glock at the end gives you a special mention on the leaderboard.