Official Pit Rules
How To Play Pit
3 - 7
Players
8+
Ages
30 MIN
Play Time
$8
Price
Get ready for a maelstrom of rapid-fire trading as you're thrown into the dizzying world of Pit, the card game that accurately emulates the bedlam of the actual stock market. Everyone is scrambling to trade cards and get the best deal, so Pit is sure to quicken pulses and raise voices in excitement. The mechanics themselves are pretty simple-trading cards of equal quantity with other players-except you never quite know what you're going to end up with. Add some special cards that throw a complete left hook at the play of the game, and you get chaos and laughter.
In Pit, players will try to simulate the floor of a stock exchange, racing to be the first to collect a set of nine cards in one commodity. With Pit, players are given room to change the rules of the game as they please: they can restrict trades to be done in only a few commodities, or they can limit how many trades can be done in one round; thus, Pit can be changed to suit all kinds of tastes and playing styles.
Accessible and engaging, Pit is a great card game for families, friends, or party gatherings. Its simple rules make it easy to learn, ensuring players of all ages and skill levels can quickly join in on the fun. If you've never experienced the frenetic energy of Pit before, now's the perfect time to give it a try. Enter the world of Pit, complete with rules and regulations, and be a part of the frenzy that frantic trading is.
Are you interested in seeing more games themed like this one? Please check out our list of best fast paced card games to see more games that are similar to Pit. You'll be sure to find more games that you can learn how to play at your next game night.
In Pit, players will try to simulate the floor of a stock exchange, racing to be the first to collect a set of nine cards in one commodity. With Pit, players are given room to change the rules of the game as they please: they can restrict trades to be done in only a few commodities, or they can limit how many trades can be done in one round; thus, Pit can be changed to suit all kinds of tastes and playing styles.
Accessible and engaging, Pit is a great card game for families, friends, or party gatherings. Its simple rules make it easy to learn, ensuring players of all ages and skill levels can quickly join in on the fun. If you've never experienced the frenetic energy of Pit before, now's the perfect time to give it a try. Enter the world of Pit, complete with rules and regulations, and be a part of the frenzy that frantic trading is.
Are you interested in seeing more games themed like this one? Please check out our list of best fast paced card games to see more games that are similar to Pit. You'll be sure to find more games that you can learn how to play at your next game night.
- 65 Trading Cards
- A Bell (optional)
- Official Pit Game Rules And Instructions
The object of the card game Pit is to corner the market on Hay, Corn, Rye, Barley, Oats, Wheat and Flax by trading cards with other players.
Perparation: The dealer shuffles the cards and deals them to the players face down. The number of cards dealt to each player depends on the number of players. In a game of 4-6 players, each player is dealt 9 cards. In a game of 7-10 players, each player is dealt 8 cards. In a game of 11-12 players, each player is dealt 7 cards.
Game Play: The object of the game is to be the first player to collect a full set of nine cards of the same commodity. The dealer rings the bell to start the game, and players begin trading cards with each other, trying to collect a full set. The trading is done in a frantic manner, with players shouting out the number of cards they want to trade and the commodity they are trading for. For example, a player might shout "Two wheat for one sugar!" or "Three corn for one soybean!"
Once a player has collected a full set of nine cards of the same commodity, they shout "Corner on [commodity name]!" and the round ends. The first player to collect a full set scores points based on the number of players in the game. In a game of 4-6 players, the first player to collect a full set scores 100 points. In a game of 7-10 players, the first player to collect a full set scores 150 points. In a game of 11-12 players, the first player to collect a full set scores 200 points.
The game continues with players trading cards and trying to collect sets until one player reaches 500 points. The player with the most points at the end of the game is the winner.
Please keep in mind that the official Pit PDF rules listed below could be different depending on the version you have. They should be an exact copy of what came in your original packaging. Download them to view now or print them for later use.
Game Play: The object of the game is to be the first player to collect a full set of nine cards of the same commodity. The dealer rings the bell to start the game, and players begin trading cards with each other, trying to collect a full set. The trading is done in a frantic manner, with players shouting out the number of cards they want to trade and the commodity they are trading for. For example, a player might shout "Two wheat for one sugar!" or "Three corn for one soybean!"
Once a player has collected a full set of nine cards of the same commodity, they shout "Corner on [commodity name]!" and the round ends. The first player to collect a full set scores points based on the number of players in the game. In a game of 4-6 players, the first player to collect a full set scores 100 points. In a game of 7-10 players, the first player to collect a full set scores 150 points. In a game of 11-12 players, the first player to collect a full set scores 200 points.
The game continues with players trading cards and trying to collect sets until one player reaches 500 points. The player with the most points at the end of the game is the winner.
Please keep in mind that the official Pit PDF rules listed below could be different depending on the version you have. They should be an exact copy of what came in your original packaging. Download them to view now or print them for later use.
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Abby says:
Love how simple Pit is to learn how to play. The game rules aren't complicated at all. Games are fun and short and a rematch is a must. I love trying to sneakily trade the bad cards. Great card game!
02-21-2023
Love how simple Pit is to learn how to play. The game rules aren't complicated at all. Games are fun and short and a rematch is a must. I love trying to sneakily trade the bad cards. Great card game!
Biggie Cheese says:
Bruh me and my homie both had the 9 cards and I pressed the bell first, does he get points too?
07-16-2017
Bruh me and my homie both had the 9 cards and I pressed the bell first, does he get points too?
Jack says:
I have played a lot of card game but never this one until I went to an extended family reunion. Holy fun! This is such a chaotic game as everyone scrambles to get what they need. I think it is now my favorite game. Some people like to set different rules and make sure you are clear on how to play before you start. Totally recommend it.
08-11-2015
I have played a lot of card game but never this one until I went to an extended family reunion. Holy fun! This is such a chaotic game as everyone scrambles to get what they need. I think it is now my favorite game. Some people like to set different rules and make sure you are clear on how to play before you start. Totally recommend it.
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