For Sale*
For Sale is a fast-paced, engaging game about buying and selling real estate, involving strategic bidding and sales to maximize profits.
Gameplay Overview
- Two Phases:
- Bidding Phase: Players bid for various buildings.
- Selling Phase: Players sell their acquired buildings for profit.
- Edition Variations:
- The original Ravensburger/FX Schmid edition features slightly different rules and fewer buildings.
- The Überplay 2005 Edition introduces new art, rule changes, and supports 3-6 players.
- The Gryphon 2009 Edition mostly retains the Überplay edition's features but alters some art and clarifies the rounding rule.
- Rounding Rule: A key rule involves players getting back half of their bid, rounded down, as preferred by the game's designer, Stefan Dorra.
Conclusion
For Sale offers a quick and enjoyable experience, suitable for players looking for a game that combines simple mechanics with strategic depth. The different editions of the game provide slight variations in rules and components, catering to a range of preferences. Its blend of auction and sales mechanics requires players to make smart decisions under competitive pressure, making it ideal for those who enjoy games with bidding, bluffing, and economic strategy. The game's straightforward concept, coupled with its dynamic play, makes it a great choice for casual gaming sessions and as an introduction to more complex economic games.
Nominated for 1 award.
- 3 - 6 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
We like For Sale so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
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- Position 19 in The best board games for more than 4 people
- Position 17 in The best board games for more than 5 persons
- Position 2 in The best board games from the 20th century🏛
- Position 2 in The best board games of the 90s
- Position 20 in The best board games you can play in 30 minutes⏰
- Position 18 in The best board games you can play in 45 minutes⏰
- Position 18 in The best board games you can play in under an hour⏰
- Position 35 in The best board, card & dice games 🥇
- Position 14 in The best card games 🃏
- Position 20 in The best children games for 10 years and older
- Position 17 in The best children games for 11 years and older
- Position 17 in The best children games for 12 years and older
- Position 19 in The best children games for 9 years and older
- Position 4 in The best economic games 📈
- Position 1 in The best games from Stefan Dorra 🇩🇪👨
- Position 14 in The best games for the whole family
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- Position 2 in The Best Games from Ravensburger 🇩🇪🏢
- Position 1 in The best games released in 1997📆
- Position 1 in The best games where you can raise your bid until you pass
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- Position 6 in The best "Hungarian Board Game Award🇭🇺" winners and nominees
- Position 12 in The best "Les Trois Lys🇨🇦" winners and nominees
- Position 16 in The best party 🥳 board, card & dice games for 6 and more players