Modern Art
Buy low, sell high, and manipulate the art market
👥 3–5 players⏱ approx. 45 min🪄 A round to warm up10+
DSP 1993★ 7.3 · BGG #222
Who it's for
Groups of 4-5 who enjoy reading opponents and making bold bids. One of the best auction games ever designed.
Not for you if…
Not for players who dislike bidding or games with minimal theme. Math-averse players may struggle with valuation.
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Vibe's take
Social, calculating, interactive, elegant
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About this game
Reiner Knizia's classic auction game about buying and selling paintings. Five different auction types keep every round fresh as players try to manipulate artist values — buy low when nobody's watching, sell high when the market peaks.
Five auction typesKnizia classicMarket manipulationPure interaction
Get it
from $39
By the numbers
Players
Best at 4–5 playersWorks with 3–5
Duration
45 min
Ages 10+
Complexity
2.3 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
7.3/10
Rank #222
26k ratings
Published
1992
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