Modern Art
Buy low, sell high, and manipulate the art market
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.
Vibe's take
Social, calculating, interactive, elegant
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.
Get it
from €37
Mechanics
By the numbers
Players
Duration
45 min
Ages 10+
Complexity
2.3 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
7.3/10
Rank #220
25k ratings
Published
1992
Designed by
Reiner Knizia
Published by
DiceTree Games, Kaissa Chess & Games, Lavka Games, Odysseia Jogos, Lighthouse Games, Hans im Glück, Fractal Juegos, Phantasia Co., Ltd, Oink Games, GeGe Co. Ltd., Matagot, CMON Global Limited, Wargames Club Publishing, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Galápagos Jogos, New Games Order, LLC, Pegasus Spiele, Land of Beautiful Mind (سرزمین ذهن زیبا), WoodCat, Lautapelit.fi, Mayfair Games, Drosselmeyer & Co. Ltd., Arrakis Games
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