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Bids As Wagers

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Games using
Median complexity
0–5
Median rating
bayes
Tabletop fit
weight-controlled

Definition

From BoardGameGeek

Players bid that they can achieve some outcome in the ensuing gameplay phase. Scoring is based on whether and how well players achieve their bids. Examples would be Spades or Contract Bridge.

Top games using this mechanism

By BGG bayes rating, top 50.

GameYearRatingWtTime
Skull#48920117.011.145m
Mü & More#193819956.282.660m
Welcome Back to the Dungeon#195320166.271.330m
Dungeon of Mandom VIII#657120175.691.430m

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