2014Ed Marriott
- Videos
- 48
- Creators
- 39
Mostly reviews and how-to-play
2 - 6 players60 - 90 minMedium weight
Bidlz
2026Zac Burns
2 - 5 players
20 - 40 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting
From BoardGameGeek
Bidlz is a word-building auction game. In each round, players will simultaneously bid a secret amount for the next letter or power from the deck. The first player to be able to spell a five-or-more letter word wins. Because the winner of each auction only pays the second-highest bid, players are trying to bid high enough to raise the price for their opponents without getting stuck paying too much. -description from the designer
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Which Bidlz video should I watch?
Bidlz has 3 videos from 3 creators: 2 reviews and 1 how-to-play guide. They date from June to August 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "Bidlz | Official How to Play" by The Grove, which runs 7 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "KublaCon highlights and more! | Here’s What I’ve Been Playing - May 2026" by Board Game Blitz.
If you like it, try Scoville, Downforce, Tammany Hall or Runewars, which share several of its mechanics.
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About Bidlz
From BoardGameGeek:
Bidlz is a word-building auction game. In each round, players will simultaneously bid a secret amount for the next letter or power from the deck. The first player to be able to spell a five-or-more letter word wins. Because the winner of each auction only pays the second-highest bid, players are trying to bid high enough to raise the price for their opponents without getting stuck paying too much. -description from the designer
Designer
Zac Burns
Artist
Matthis Schroeder
Publisher
Ex Systemate
Categories
Card GameWord Game
Mechanics
Auction / BiddingVariable Player Powers