Hey everyone, check out this gem! "Fortune. The Game of Trading and Speculation" is one of those finds that transports us straight back to 1935, even before Monopoly became the king of game nights. Published by Parker Brothers, this game is a distant cousin, but with its own identity, to what would become a classic. The story behind it is that Parker Brothers, realizing the potential of the game created by Darrow, decided to release their own version to get in on the action. Because of this, "Fortune" saw the light of day with a very limited print run, around 5,000 copies, before the Monopoly patent was officially granted. The differences from our well-known Monopoly are subtle, but they exist: the board layout has a different charm, the hotel color is changed, and the property cards seem to have been inspired by the streets of New York City. It's a trip back in time for those who enjoy the evolution of board games and want to understand the roots of mechanics we still use today. If you're a fan of economic games with that trading and speculation vibe, and on top of that, you appreciate a piece of board game history, "Fortune" is a playable museum piece worth discovering.