Acquire

In Acquire, players strategically invest in businesses to hold a majority of stock. As businesses expand through tile placements, they merge, rewarding majority stockholders with big bonuses. These bonuses can be reinvested in other chains. All investors in the acquired company can cash in their stocks at current value or exchange them 2-for-1 for shares of the larger business. It's a race to amass the greatest wealth. This classic game by Sid Sackson has seen various forms over the years, but the rules and gameplay remain the same. The 1966 3M bookshelf edition had rules for a 2 - player variant, and the original is part of the 3M Bookshelf Series. Some sources wrongly list it as a 1962 publication due to 3M's use of previously copyrighted artwork in 1964. In fact, 3M got the 'Vacations' idea from Sid Sackson in 1963 and incorporated it into their 'ACQUIRE' concept, releasing test - market games in 1963 and mass - market games in 1964 with some rule changes.

How to play: Start by strategically investing in different businesses. As you place tiles, the businesses will grow and might merge. Try to hold a majority of stock in the businesses to get bonuses. When a business is acquired, you can either cash in your stocks at their current value or exchange two of your stocks for one share of the new, larger business. The goal is to get the most wealth by the end of the game. Note: Keep in mind that the rules have some variations depending on the edition, especially the 1966 3M bookshelf edition which has a 2 - player variant. When handling the game, be gentle with the tiles and cards to avoid damage. Store the game in a dry place to keep all the components in good condition.