For Sale 1997
Designed by Stefan Dorra
What it is
A very light card game, economic game for 3-6 players (~30 min), built around auction / bidding, auction: sealed bid, auction: turn order until pass.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #357 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
Mechanics
How to play For Sale
For Sale is a light & easy to learn game (rated 1.2 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 3–6 players, runs about 30 minutes and is aimed at ages 10 and up. It's a Card Game and Economic game where the core of play revolves around Auction / Bidding, Auction: Sealed Bid and Auction: Turn Order Until Pass. A very light card game, economic game for 3-6 players (~30 min), built around auction / bidding, auction: sealed bid, auction: turn order until pass. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #357 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about For Sale
How many players is For Sale?
For Sale plays with 3–6 players.
How long does For Sale take to play?
About 30 minutes per game.
Is For Sale hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 1.2 out of 5 — very light — quick to teach. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is For Sale for?
The publisher recommends ages 10 and up.
Is For Sale good for beginners and families?
Going by the numbers — a low complexity of 1.2/5 and a 10+ age rating — For Sale is approachable for newcomers and family play. (That's inferred from its weight and age, not a review.)
What kind of game is For Sale?
For Sale is a Card Game, Economic game, built on Auction / Bidding, Auction: Sealed Bid, Auction: Turn Order Until Pass.
Where to buy For Sale
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