# Bargain Quest

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 6.8
- **BGG Rank**: #1895
- **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 30-60 min
- **Weight**: 2.02 / 5
- **Designers**: Jonathan Ying
- **Artists**: Victoria Ying
- **Publishers**: (Self-Published), Banana Games, Origames, Renegade Game Studios
- **Categories**: Card Game, Fantasy
- **Mechanics**: Auction / Bidding, Closed Drafting, Hand Management, Open Drafting, Take That

## Verdict
Who will love it: draft, bidding, and fantasy fans, plus those who enjoy friendly rivalry.Strategic and fun draftingEngaging card combinations for funIntense shop rivalry for playersTense and strategic biddingSmart hand management for successModerate playtime for groupsMedium complexity requiring focusLeasing rules can be confusingAttention to detail is essentialRECOMMENDED

## Description
Bargain Quest places you in the shoes of a shopkeeper in a bustling adventurer town where monsters lurk along trade routes. At the start, each player receives a limited set of item and hero cards and must secretly choose which ones to display on their shop window. The window is your calling card: the more enticing it is, the more wealthy heroes and adventurers will stop by, bringing gold and prestige. While heroes gear up to face monsters, shopkeepers continue buying, selling, and trading goods, as well as hiring staff to speed up production. The bidding mechanic amps up the competition: in each round, players bid gold for valuable cards, and the highest bidder wins the card and pays the amount. Closed and open drafting keep the game dynamic, as players must decide quickly which cards to keep and which to discard without knowing opponents’ choices. Hand management comes into play when players need to plan the future use of cards still in hand, balancing immediate gains with long‑term strategy. As monsters are defeated, shopkeepers earn more wealth and prestige, but also face the pressure of keeping their stores competitive. The game ends when the third monster is defeated; the shopkeeper with the most gold and prestige wins, but the real reward is the experience of balancing commerce, adventure, and rivalry in a vibrant fantasy setting.

## FAQ
### How long does a game last?
Roughly 30 to 60 minutes, depending on player count and familiarity with the rules.

### How many players?
2 to 6, best with 4.

### What is the complexity level?
Medium; combines drafting, bidding, and hand management for a balanced challenge.

### What components are included?
200 item and hero cards, gold and prestige tokens, 4 shop banners, and a rule booklet.

### Who is the target audience?
Fans of fantasy card games and friendly competition; also suits those who enjoy bidding.

### Is there a solo mode?
Not in the base game, but some expansions add solo play.

### How does the bidding work?
Players secretly bid gold each round; the highest bidder wins the card and pays the amount.

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