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Bidder Battle

Bidder Battle

2026

3 - 7 players
30 - 60 min

From BoardGameGeek

Bidder Battle is an exciting auction-based board game where players compete to win valuable items hidden inside storage units. With every turn, players have the chance to become the Auctioneer, setting the stage for fast-paced bidding wars. The goal? Make the most money by acquiring items at a bargain and outsmarting your opponents in a high-stakes auction environment. Only those with sharp instincts, quick decision-making, and a knack for strategic bidding will come out on top. Each round, the Auctioneer presents a storage unit filled with face-down items, which could range from valuable treasures to tricky "Havoc" cards that could render all contents worthless. Players must decide whether to pay the entry fee to buy into the auction, gaining them the right to bid. Peeking and flipping cards give savvy players glimpses of what's inside, but too much information might raise the stakes for everyone. It's a delicate balance of risk and reward as players try to outbid their rivals without breaking the bank. As the bidding heats up, players shout their offers, hoping to secure a unit at the best price. If no one else matches their final bid, the storage unit-and its contents-are theirs! But be careful: soiled mattresses, busted treadmills, and black mold may be waiting for them. The game is full of surprises, keeping every player on their toes until the very end. Once all players have taken turns as the Auctioneer twice, the game concludes. Players tally up the value of their remaining cash and collected items, and the player with the highest total claims victory as the ultimate bidder in this battle of wit, strategy, and nerve! -description from the publisher

Bidder Battle

Which Bidder Battle video should I watch?

Bidder Battle has 2 videos from 1 creator: 1 how-to-play guide and 1 other video. They date from February 2025.

If you like it, try Lizard Wizard, Stockpile, Modern Art or Raccoon Tycoon, which share several of its mechanics.

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How to Play: Bidder BattleHow to play3:19

How to Play: Bidder Battle

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Bidder Battle - Kickstarter Teaser0:37

Bidder Battle - Kickstarter Teaser

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About Bidder Battle

From BoardGameGeek:

Bidder Battle is an exciting auction-based board game where players compete to win valuable items hidden inside storage units. With every turn, players have the chance to become the Auctioneer, setting the stage for fast-paced bidding wars. The goal? Make the most money by acquiring items at a bargain and outsmarting your opponents in a high-stakes auction environment. Only those with sharp instincts, quick decision-making, and a knack for strategic bidding will come out on top. Each round, the Auctioneer presents a storage unit filled with face-down items, which could range from valuable treasures to tricky "Havoc" cards that could render all contents worthless. Players must decide whether to pay the entry fee to buy into the auction, gaining them the right to bid. Peeking and flipping cards give savvy players glimpses of what's inside, but too much information might raise the stakes for everyone. It's a delicate balance of risk and reward as players try to outbid their rivals without breaking the bank. As the bidding heats up, players shout their offers, hoping to secure a unit at the best price. If no one else matches their final bid, the storage unit-and its contents-are theirs! But be careful: soiled mattresses, busted treadmills, and black mold may be waiting for them. The game is full of surprises, keeping every player on their toes until the very end. Once all players have taken turns as the Auctioneer twice, the game concludes. Players tally up the value of their remaining cash and collected items, and the player with the highest total claims victory as the ultimate bidder in this battle of wit, strategy, and nerve! -description from the publisher

Artist

Iván Darío Botero

Publisher

Running Innovation

Categories

Economic

Mechanics

Auction / BiddingMarket & TradingPush Your LuckBetting & Bluffing
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