
- BGG rank
- BGG #242
- BGG rating
- 7.5
A Game of Thrones: The Board Game (Second Edition)
- 3–6 players
- 120–240 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2011

2021
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Mint Bid is a board game released in 2021 for 1–6 players, 15–60 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Ben Chang and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Auction / Bidding, and Income.
Mint Bid is a refreshingly light auction game for 1 to 6 players with easy-to-learn rules, lightning-fast setup, and exciting social gameplay, all in 30 minutes! The game's compact size makes it easy to put in your pocket and take anywhere. Couple that with its simple rules and setup, and Mint Bid is like carrying a party in your pocket! The most unique part of Mint Bid is that every winning bid is shared between two adjacent players, so each player has to compete and cooperate to gain a competitive advantage. Victory in Mint Bid is simple to understand: whoever has the most Victory Points at the end of the game wins! Getting the most Victory Points isn't always so simple, though. Since all Victory Points are shared between pairs of players, players must strategically win auctions, place Locations, and utilize the Location's special actions to ensure victory. -description from publisher
Mint Bid supports 1–6 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 Mint Bid is 15–60 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 Mint Bid for ages 13 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.
Mint Bid has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Mint Bid belongs to these categories: Party Game and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Auction / Bidding, and Income. 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 Mint Bid are: Ben Chang. 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 Mint Bid 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.