Game: Gambler

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fractaloon — 2007-11-30T23:47:39+00:00

The shaker, in position for a sweepstakes.

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fractaloon — 2007-11-30T23:46:57+00:00

The board.

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fractaloon — 2007-11-30T23:46:21+00:00

Box back.

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fractaloon — 2007-11-30T23:46:00+00:00

Box front.

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fractaloon — 2007-11-30T23:02:21+00:00

The die shaker has little nubs inside. When you shake it, the dice tumble around a lot.

Thread: Re: Rules for The Gambler

Mundane — 2007-02-06T15:20:29+00:00

The rules are now available for download.

Thread: Re: Rules for The Gambler

Mundane — 2007-02-05T01:12:26+00:00

I've uploaded a word doc of the rules. It's waiting on approval.

Thread: Who can find the rules to this game???

Ree_ — 2007-02-03T05:05:43+00:00

BugLaden wrote:
Is it this game?

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I have a copy as well - a thrift store find that was not well cared for. For example, the nifty dice stick was broken open I guess for the dice inside. Sad really how some people will treat games .

Unfortunately, I don't have the instructions either, so I second the request.
Yep, thats the game. Nice pic.I hope with such a huge community, someone out there know's where to get the rules. Isnt this the largest gaming forum on the web??

Thread: Re: Rules for The Gambler

BugLaden — 2007-02-01T20:41:08+00:00

Is it this game?

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I have a copy as well - a thrift store find that was not well cared for. For example, the nifty dice stick was broken open I guess for the dice inside. Sad really how some people will treat games .

Unfortunately, I don't have the instructions either, so I second the request.

Thread: Re: Rules for The Gambler

I-Sod — 2007-02-01T02:44:22+00:00

Yollege wrote:

5) Never count your money while you're sitting at the table.

There'll be time enough for countin' when the dealing's done.

Sorry no help either, I'm sure someone knows though.

Thread: Re: Rules for The Gambler

Yollege — 2007-02-01T02:39:16+00:00

I think the rules are...

1) Know when to hold them
2) Know when to fold them
3) know when to walk away
4) Know when to run
5) Never count your money while you're sitting at the table.

Sorry, I couldn't resist . Sorry I can't help you.

Thread: Rules for The Gambler

Ree_ — 2007-02-01T02:26:30+00:00

I have a buddy who has a boardgame called (The) Gambler which was made by Parker Bros. I am not sure what year it was made. Does anybody know this game? Does anybody know where I can find the rules for this game? Please help, so my friend can enjoy his boardgame... Thanx.

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LordBobbio — 2006-01-18T07:46:44+00:00

One member of the Cartright family! from the 1970's for sure! Gambler, 1975: gameboard detail

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LordBobbio — 2006-01-18T07:46:40+00:00

High Taxes! from the 1970's for sure! Gambler, 1975: gameboard detail

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LordBobbio — 2006-01-18T07:45:52+00:00

Free love! from the 1970's for sure! Gambler, 1975: gameboard detail

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LordBobbio — 2006-01-18T07:43:05+00:00

Gambler, 1975; Dollar-sign player tokens, betting chips, play money

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LordBobbio — 2006-01-18T07:42:42+00:00

Gambler, 1975; Close-up of dice shaker area with betting tree

Thread: User Review

VikingBerserker — 2004-11-19T00:31:18+00:00

If the words “BET THE FARM!” come out of your mouth from time to time, Gambler is for you. This is a game that defines the low end of the strategy spectrum. It’s all about luck and throwing your fate to the winds of chance.

And that’s why it’s fun…

This game has no innovative mechanics and is the typical Parker Brothers faire, you roll the dice, move you’re counter on a board, and play out the situation described. Many of the situations are actually frequently interactive with other players especially the dice handle in which everyone gets a chance to lose their money.

The game is incredibly simple and if you have spent more than 5 minutes explaining the rules, perhaps this game really isn’t for you. In fact it is perfectly reasonable to just go with the above description I gave about the game’s play and care about the situations as they come up. It’s that easy.

The game has colored counters to represent 4 players and I recommend playing with 4 players. There are also cards to be drawn and followed and lots of play money that can easily be used in other games. The quality of the components is what you would expect from a game of this era and type, with some humorous graphics.

So “BET THE FARM!” every chance you get and have a great time playing.