- BGG rank
- BGG #8,507
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Cathood
- 2–4 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2025
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,838
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Antiques
2025
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- 1–4 players
- 45–60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.5/5
For 1 player
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Antiques is a board game released in 2025 for 1–4 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Fábio Lima and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, and Die Icon Resolution.
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About the game
The big day has finally arrived! As a representative of a prestigious family of art curators with generations of refined taste, your mission is to acquire the finest pieces at auction. You will create irreverent collections that challenge artistic boundaries, leading to temporary exhibitions in the world's most renowned museums. But you're not alone in this pursuit! Other prominent families are also vying for deals with artists, galleries, and museums. In this high-stakes world of art collecting, golden opportunities can vanish in the blink of an eye, and only the most decisive curators will prevail. In Antiques, you take on the role of a museum curator competing to become the most prestigious art gallery owner. Through strategic auction bidding and careful collection assembly, you will create temporary exhibitions in renowned museums and international galleries to showcase exquisite pieces. The game is played in sequential turns around the table until a player completes their required number of temporary museum exhibitions, which is based on the player count. After final scoring, the curator with the most points wins.
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Antiques supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Antiques is 45–60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Antiques for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Antiques has a complexity rating of 2.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Antiques belongs to these categories: Travel and Renaissance. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, and Die Icon Resolution. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Antiques are: Fábio Lima. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Antiques as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.