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Priceless
1996
Rules assistance for Priceless
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.4/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Priceless
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Priceless is a board game released in 1996 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Phil Orbanes Sr. and Tom Kremer and its main mechanics are Trading, Auction / Bidding, and Commodity Speculation.
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About the game
(From the rules card) You are a collector of fabulous items. You start with little money but have 9 precious un-cashed checks. As you acquire and exhibit your collection, you receive "prize points" that reflect its increased value. The more valuable your collection, the greater the value of your remaining checks and the easier you will find it to buy even more expensive collector items. You buy items whose cards you hold in your hand. But you'll also bid at hotly-contested auctions. Trading is not only encouraged, it's often essential to build your collection. When any player buys his 10th item, the game will end. The wealthiest collector is the winner.
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- Winning Moves Games (USA)
Questions and answers
Priceless 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 Priceless 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.
The catalogue lists Priceless 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.
Priceless has a complexity rating of 2.4 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.
Priceless belongs to these categories: Economic and Negotiation. Its main mechanics are Trading, Auction / Bidding, and Commodity Speculation. 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 Priceless are: Phil Orbanes Sr. and Tom Kremer. 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 Priceless 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.