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Best Cellars

(Web published) · Board game · 2026
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Players
1–6
Players
Solo
Play Time
15 min
Weight
Weight —/5
Year
Year 2026
Minimum age
Minimum age 16+
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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

Fans of auction and strategy games will enjoy Best Cellars for its blend of bluffing and planning.

Highlights
  • High player interaction
  • Engaging auction mechanic
  • Strategic number management
Keep in mind
  • Can feel lonely with low bids
  • Requires constant attention
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Best Cellars is an interactive bid & write game for 1 to 6 players (best with 4-5). Each player has the numbers 1 to 16, and each can only be used once. Every round, players secretly choose one of their remaining numbers before revealing them simultaneously. The highest bid secures a prized place in your Reserve, matching bids lead to a convivial drink with friends, and the lowest bid means another lonely evening in the Tasting Room. As different types of drinks appear throughout the game, you'll need to decide whether to invest in your collection of wines, fill your ale barrels, hunt for valuable spirits, or build a perfectly curated Reserve. Every number you spend is gone for the rest of the game, so reading your opponents and timing your bids is just as important as planning your own cellar. Best Cellars is a highly interactive 'roll & write' style game, offering a tense blend of bluffing, prediction, and clever score-sheet optimization in a compact print-and-play package.

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–6 players
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6 OK

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Categories

Families

Admin: Upcoming Releases Mechanism: Roll-and-Write
Publisher (Web published)
Designer Tom Cox

Community

Data from BoardGameGeek

2owners
1wishlist

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
How many players can play Best Cellars?
1 to 6 players, but it's best with 4 or 5.
How long does a game last?
Approximately 15 minutes.
What is the complexity of the game?
It's a light-weight game, easy to learn and play.
What are the game components?
It's a print & play game, so you need to print the score sheets and have dice.
Who is Best Cellars recommended for?
For those who enjoy auction games, strategy, and player interaction.

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