# Bid Coin ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2024 - **BGG Rating**: 7.7 - **BGG Rank**: #5883 - **Players**: 3-4 (Best with: 4) - **Duration**: 30-40 min - **Weight**: 1.71 / 5 - **Designers**: しぶ (Shibu) - **Artists**: Natsuki Okada - **Publishers**: Korokorodou, 卸売センターサンエイ (Oroshiuri Sentaa San'ei) - **Categories**: Card Game - **Mechanics**: Trick-taking ## Verdict Enjoy trick-taking with an extra bidding challenge? Bid Coin might be your next obsession!Clever bidding challengeEasy-to-learn rulesFast and fun gamesSurprising twistsManaging bids is crucialCan frustrate beginnersLuck can influenceRECOMMENDED ## Description Get ready for a card game that will make you think twice before betting big in Bid Coin! Here, the goal is to be clever with your tricks, but with a twist: you need to win an exact number of tricks that matches your bids, which are combinations of 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7. Won a trick and it exceeded your current bid? Well, you'll have to use one of your bid cards to increase the value, complicating things a bit. But if you're a ninja and manage to win exactly the number of tricks you bid, congratulations, you get rid of that round's bid cards. The first to empty all their bids is the big winner! And if everyone gets tangled up and no one can clear their bids after a few rounds, don't worry! We have a plan B: whoever is left with the lowest value of remaining bid cards takes the glory. It's a fast-paced game with rules that are easy to grasp but with enough depth to provide good laughs and discussions about who was the lucky (or unlucky) one this time. Perfect for those who enjoy a good trick-taking game with a touch of 'betting and guessing'. Ready to play? ## FAQ ### What is the main objective of Bid Coin? The objective is to be the first player to get rid of all your bid cards by winning the exact number of tricks you bid each round. ### How many players can participate? Bid Coin is for 3 to 4 players. ### How long does a game usually take? A game typically lasts between 30 to 40 minutes. ### Is it a difficult game to learn? The basic rules are quite straightforward, focusing on trick-taking and bidding mechanics. The complexity comes from managing your bids and predicting opponents' plays. ### Who is Bid Coin recommended for? It's ideal for those who already enjoy trick-taking games and are looking for an additional challenge with bidding and hand management elements. ### What happens if no one manages to clear their bids? If after a few rounds no one clears their bids, the player with the lowest total value of remaining bid cards wins. ### What is the game's weight? Bid Coin is considered a light game, with an average weight of 1.71 (on a scale where 5 is the most complex).