
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,383
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Boss Monster 2: The Next Level
- 2–4 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2015

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Bargain Quest: Sunk Costs is an expansion for Bargain Quest released in 2020 for 2–6 players and 45 minutes per game. It was designed by Jonathan Ying and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Auction / Bidding.
It's sink or swim in Sunk Costs, the latest expansion for Bargain Quest that brings the game to the Seven Seas! This expansion introduces a variety of nautical heroes, monsters, and items for your shops, as well as the brand new "supply ships" game mode. Try not to go overboard! —description from the publisher
Bargain Quest: Sunk Costs 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: Sunk Costs is 45 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.
Bargain Quest: Sunk Costs 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: Sunk Costs belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Expansion for Base-game. 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: Sunk Costs 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: Sunk Costs as an expansion for Bargain Quest. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Bargain Quest to use it. Check that your edition of Bargain Quest is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.