Modern Art

Hans im Glück, Arrakis Games, CMON Global Limited · Board game · 1992

3–5 · best 5 45 min Weight 2.3/5

7.9 rating Ludopedia

7.5 rating BGG

How to Play Buy · from US$ 20.00

7.9 rating Ludopedia

7.5 rating BGG

Buy · from US$ 20.00 How to Play Ask about Rules

Our Verdict

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you're looking for a game that blends art dealing with clever market manipulation, Modern Art is a masterpiece of economic strategy. It's all about reading the room and knowing when to buy low and sell high!

Highlights

Dynamic player-driven economy
Engaging auction mechanics
Excellent replayability
Intuitive ruleset
Quick to learn, deep to master

Keep in mind

Player count sensitive
Can feel cutthroat
Requires strategic thinking

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About the game

What you do in a play session

In this card game, each player takes on the role of an artist, trying to make money by buying and selling paintings from other players. Each player receives a hand of cards with different paintings and, on each turn, can put one of them up for auction. If another player buys the painting, the player receives the money, but if he buys it himself, he has to pay. After four rounds, the player with the most money is the winner.