Bid for influence across Indian provinces. Knowing when to withdraw is the real skill.
Vibe's take
auction timing, Knizia tension, withdrawal decisions, province connections, classic euro
Who it's for
Auction game lovers and Knizia fans who appreciate the art of knowing when to fold.
Not for you if…
You dislike auctions. Every single action in this game is a bidding decision.
Bid for influence across twelve provinces of 18th-century India in this Knizia auction masterpiece. Each province auction plays out over multiple rounds where you either play cards to increase your presence or withdraw to claim rewards based on your current strength. Withdrawing early gets you first pick of available bonuses; staying in longer gives you more influence but risks losing everything if outbid. Connecting palaces across provinces scores big. A pure Knizia auction game where knowing when to fold is the real skill.
Players
Duration
45–90 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
2.8 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
6.8/10
Rank #689
8.2k ratings
Published
2000
Designed by
Reiner Knizia
Published by
alea, Hobby Japan, ABACUSSPIELE, Ystari Games, Quined White Goblin Games, Z-Man Games, Group SNE, Rio Grande Games, Ravensburger
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Bid for influence across Indian provinces. Knowing when to withdraw is the real skill.
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