Stock Ticker (1937)

Stock Ticker

Stock Ticker is a board game that was released by Copp-Clark Publishing, a Canadian publisher, in 1937. The game was popular upon its release and is still often played today. It is a vintage board game that has stood the test of time and is considered a classic among board game enthusiasts.

Why is Stock Ticker Popular?

Stock Ticker is a simple yet engaging game that allows players to buy and sell stocks, with the goal of accumulating a greater amount of money than the other players. The game has six stocks, which are commodities such as gold, silver, bonds, oil, industrials, and grain. The gameplay is based on the throw of three dice, which determine the stock that will be affected, the direction of the stock movement, and the amount of the movement or dividend. The game has a vintage appeal and is considered a classic board game that has maintained its popularity over the years.

Game Components of Stock Ticker

The Game Components of Stock Ticker include:
– Board
– Dice
– Stock cards
– Money

Game Setup of Stock Ticker

Each player is given starting money of $5,000 and six stock cards. The stocks are identical at the beginning of the game, each costing a dollar apiece. Players buy shares in groups of 500, 1000, 2000, or 5000. The stocks move based on the throw of three dice.

Gameplay Mechanics of Stock Ticker

The gameplay involves the following steps:1. Players take turns rolling the dice.2. The first die picks the stock that will be affected.3. The second die determines the direction of the stock movement (up, down, or pay a dividend).4. The third die decides the amount of the movement or dividend (5, 10, or 20 cents).5. If a stock reaches $2.00, it splits, and players who own the stock double the number of shares and the stock resets to $1.00.6. If a stock falls to $0, all players lose their investment in that stock and must return their shares to the bank.7. After a set number of rolls, all players can buy and sell stocks concurrently at the established prices.

Game Objective of Stock Ticker

The objective of the game is to buy and sell stocks, accumulating a greater amount of money than the other players.

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