- BGG rating
- 7.2
Bargain Quest: Chaotic Goods
- 2–6 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,936
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Bargain Quest
2017
Rules assistance for Bargain Quest
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 30–60 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Bargain Quest
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Bargain Quest is a board game released in 2017 for 2–6 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Jonathan Ying and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Auction / Bidding.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Bargain Quest: 8-Bit Theater
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2019
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Bargain Quest: Acquisitions Incorporated
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2019
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Bargain Quest: Solo Mode
- 1 player
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2019
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Bargain Quest: Table Titans
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2019
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Bargain Quest: The Black Market Expansion
- 2–8 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2019
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Bargain Quest: Sunk Costs
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Bargain Quest: Brick & Mortar
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- 2023
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Bargain Quest: Potionomics Bonus Pack
- 2–6 players
- 2025
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About the game
Bargain Quest is a game of adventure and capitalism for 2-6 players. Players will take the role of shopkeepers in an adventuring town plagued by monsters. Players must draft items and then secretly choose which items to place in their windows to attract wealthy heroes to their shops. Once all heroes have been equipped, they venture out to battle against monstrous threats, earning money and prestige for the shop they represent. Throughout the game players will encounter new heroes and monsters while upgrading their shops and hiring employees. Once the third monster is defeated the player who has earned the most gold and prestige is the winner.
Designers
Publishers
- (Self-Published)
- Origames
- Renegade Game Studios
- Banana Games
Questions and answers
Bargain Quest supports 2–6 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 Quest is 30–60 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 Quest for ages 8 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 Quest has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Bargain Quest belongs to these categories: Card Game and Fantasy. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Auction / Bidding. 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 Quest are: Jonathan Ying. 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 Quest 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.