A shrink-wrapped vintage "Pit" card game box by Parker Brothers showing a depiction of a family excitedly playing the game. The game is for ages 8 to adult and accommodates 3 to 7 players.
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Pit (1903)

ByMichail

Pit

“Pit” is a fast-paced card game designed to simulate open outcry bidding for commodities. The game was first released in 1904 by the American games company Parker Brothers and was developed by clairvoyant Edgar Cayce. The game was inspired by the Chicago Board of Trade (also known as ‘The Pit’) and the US Corn Exchange. The first edition of Pit had a deck of 63 cards, with 9 cards for each of 7 commodities, each with a value ranging from 40 to 99. The modern version of Pit contains 74 cards and players compete for a complete set of one of 8 different commodities.

Why is Pit Popular?

Pit is a popular game because it:
– Simulates the excitement of open outcry bidding for commodities.
– Requires no turns, allowing for fast-paced gameplay with all players participating at once.
– Involves blind trading of commodities among players.
– Has a long history dating back to the early 1900s.

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Michail, a seasoned tabletop enthusiast, dives headfirst into worlds of fantasy and strategy. Whether commanding a party of adventurers through perilous dungeons or engaging in tactical showdowns on the board, Michail is the maestro of the tabletop realm. Michail's gaming table is a realm where the clatter of dice and the shuffle of cards create a symphony of strategic chaos.

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Preferred Game: Dungeons & Dragons, but always up for a board game brawl