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Electronic Mall Madness
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Bargain Hunter
1981
Rules assistance for Bargain Hunter
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- 9+
- Complexity 1.2/5
Rules assistant for Bargain Hunter
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Bargain Hunter is a board game released in 1981 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Michael Gray and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Roll / Spin and Move.
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About the game
Are you ready to test your inflation-fighting skills in the marketplace? Bargain Hunter challenges you to furnish an apartment (complete with two different pets) in the most economical fashion possible. Starting out with $1000 in cash, you move your pawn along the path visiting Furniture Stores, Department Stores and the Pet Shop to buy specified items on your shopping list. Be on the look-out for sales and lottery prizes. But watch out for whopping big auto repairs, interest due spaces or steep restaurant tabs...They can really take a bite out of your budget! If you do run low on cash, use your plastic credit card which allows you to charge up to $1000. Complete your shopping list first *and* owe nothing on your charge account and you'll win the game.
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- Milton Bradley
Questions and answers
Bargain Hunter supports 2–4 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 Bargain Hunter is 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 Bargain Hunter for ages 9 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.
Bargain Hunter has a complexity rating of 1.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Bargain Hunter belongs to these categories: Economic. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Roll / Spin and Move. 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 Bargain Hunter are: Michael Gray. 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 Bargain Hunter 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.