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Constrained Bidding

Open
Games using
9
Median complexity
2.13
0–5
Median rating
6.52
bayes
Tabletop fit
0.791
weight-controlled

Definition

From BoardGameGeek

This is a meta-mechanism that can modify other auction techniques. Players may not bid any number that they wish. They may only bid based on increments and/or combinations of certain resources.

Top games using this mechanism

By BGG bayes rating, top 50.

GameYearRatingWtTime
Five Tribes: The Djinns of Naqala#9520147.612.880m
Ra#11519997.552.360m
Keyflower#13320127.503.3120m
Alchemists#17720147.403.9120m
High Society#53119956.971.530m
Stockpile#55420156.952.145m
Amun-Re#60020036.913.090m
Cyclades: Legendary Edition#71820246.832.890m
Condottiere#105319956.622.045m
Homesteaders#116520096.573.090m
Metropolys#127720086.522.260m
Yunnan#243020136.153.290m
Key to the City: London#287920166.062.9120m
Montana#317920176.002.245m
Priests of Ra#326820095.982.260m
Cursed Court#334820175.971.660m
Byzanz#363120085.931.545m
Senators#419420175.862.160m
Biblios Dice#541220155.751.730m
Amun-Re: The Card Game#560620175.742.445m
Serengeti#561920015.741.730m
Bremerhaven#600320135.713.1120m
Cellar des Triplettes#729420045.661.945m

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