Bucking the Tiger
A group of down-and-outers decide on the ultimate gamble: they will bankroll one of themselves, chosen by lot, to live well for a year. Then the one chosen must commit suicide after that year, so that the others can cash in on his life insurance policy. Complications arise when the "lucky winner" finds an unexpected turn in his fortunes. How can he get out of it with his honor intact, or will he "welch" on the deal?
"Bucking the tiger" refers to the game of Faro, one of the most popular card games played in saloons and gambling halls in the 1800s. The name is thought to have come from early card backs that featured a drawing of a Bengal tiger. (Summary by TriciaG)
Genre(s): Published 1900 onward
Language: English
| Section | Chapter | Reader | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play 01 | Broke | Inkell |
00:11:17 |
| Play 02 | "Seven Men from All the World" | Lindsay Ann Cameron |
00:24:19 |
| Play 03 | The Plan | Lindsay Ann Cameron |
00:15:47 |
| Play 04 | The Turn of a Card | Lindsay Ann Cameron |
00:16:55 |
| Play 05 | Mac's Jackpot | ToddHW |
00:24:01 |
| Play 06 | All In | marisad6 |
00:16:45 |
| Play 07 | The Midas Touch | marisad6 |
00:18:40 |
| Play 08 | Mac Hires an Office | Lindsay Ann Cameron |
00:21:55 |
| Play 09 | The Deputation | Lindsay Ann Cameron |
00:20:47 |
| Play 10 | The Booming of the Western Crown | Lindsay Ann Cameron |
00:16:36 |
| Play 11 | An Option | ToddHW |
00:20:26 |
| Play 12 | Emily Steeves | MelissaMarie |
00:20:13 |
| Play 13 | A Gleam of Light | MelissaMarie |
00:14:17 |
| Play 14 | Wastrels, Regenerate | MelissaMarie |
00:16:34 |
| Play 15 | Andy's Coup | MelissaMarie |
00:15:40 |