a great light family game. just enough strategy to keep it interesting.
Arrived fast and in perfect condition
I like the large width of the bag so it can hold many games width wise.
(Also, what else will I do with 100 reward points?!)
Designer |
Edgar Cayce Harry Gavitt George S. Parker |
Publisher | Winning Moves |
Players | 3-8 |
Playtime | 90 mins |
Suggested Age | 7 and up |
Additional Info |
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The original game was invented by Harry E. Gavitt and published in 1903 by Gavitt Publishing and Printing. In that game players deal and trade cards to corner the railway stock market. Be the first to get all the cards of one railway line, call out “Topeka” and you’ll win the hand!
But Pit, the more famous version, adapted by noted psychic Edgar Cayce, was first published by Parker Brothers in 1904 and in many editions since. In this loud, real-time trading game, players are given the task of cornering the market in one type of commodity. There are as many suits as there are players, and all the cards are dealt out at the start of each round. When the trading begins, players offer sets of cards to each other in the hopes of completing a set for themselves. If you're successful, you ring the (optional)bell and yell out, "Corner on wheat!" (or whatever your commodity is). You then score points depending on which it was - some are more valuable than others. Two cards labeled Bull and Bear may be used to add wild/penalty cards to the gameplay.
We have been playing Pit in our Family for Generations (3 to be exact). I've introduced it to friends who always have a blast and beg me to bring Pit to all our larger get-togethers. It's quick to learn everyone and everyone plays at the same time (no waiting around for your turn). I can't say enough good things about this simply perfect game..... Well, Almost they Need to bring back the 10 player addition.
NOTE: In my opinion this game plays best with 8 (or 10 if your lucky inough to own the older version of this game)
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a great light family game. just enough strategy to keep it interesting.
Arrived fast and in perfect condition
I like the large width of the bag so it can hold many games width wise.
(Also, what else will I do with 100 reward points?!)