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Modern Art
- 3–5 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 1992
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- BGG #30,305
- BGG rating
- 5.5
Bids
2018
Rules assistance for Bids
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 20–50 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.4/5
Rules assistant for Bids
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Bids is a board game released in 2018 for 3–6 players, 20–50 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Lorenzo Simons and its main mechanics are Auction: Once Around.
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About the game
Bids is a card game for 3 - 6 players. Each player receives ten coloured bid cards in his hand. Players will be bidding in ten turns for the black point cards in the middle. Each point card is worth the same number of points as the number that is written on it. The player with the most points wins. The colours of the bid cards only matter in Colour Bids but do not matter in the normal version. To make the game more attractive, some special cards are added and one player will have a black card in his hand which can increase the value of one of the ten turns. —description from the designer
Questions and answers
Bids supports 3–6 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 Bids is 20–50 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 Bids 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.
Bids has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Bids belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Auction: Once Around. 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 Bids are: Lorenzo Simons. 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 Bids 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.