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bidding + hidden hands

curated example games checked against BoardGameGeek's tags on 16 October 2026 not checked yet

Bidding blindly on secret values sparks wild guesses and laughs from overpaying surprises.

What it brings

  • Quick rounds with high bluff potential.
  • Teaches value judgment under uncertainty.

What it costs

  • Feels unfair if luck swings bids.
  • Hard for kids to gauge hidden worth.

Example games

How the games were checked against BoardGameGeek
  • For Sale: partly checkable, nothing against it. bidding: confirmed (Auction / Bidding, Auction: Sealed Bid, Auction: Turn Order Until Pass, Selection Order Bid). hidden hands: not checkable.
  • High Society: partly checkable, nothing against it. bidding: confirmed (Auction / Bidding, Auction: Turn Order Until Pass, Constrained Bidding). hidden hands: not checkable.

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