# You're Bluffing!

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1985
- **BGG Rating**: 6.6
- **BGG Rank**: #2303
- **Players**: 3-5 (Best with: 5)
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: 1.63 / 5
- **Designers**: Rüdiger Koltze
- **Artists**: Bernard Bittler, Josef Blaumeiser, Trevor Dunton
- **Publishers**: (Self-Published), asmodee, F.X. Schmid, Grow Jogos e Brinquedos, Nestlé, Otto Maier Verlag, Ravensburger AG, Swan Panasia Co., Ltd.
- **Categories**: Animals, Bluffing, Card Game, Humor
- **Mechanics**: Auction: Turn Order Until Pass, Betting and Bluffing, Hand Management, Memory, Set Collection, Simultaneous Action Selection, Trading

## Verdict
If you enjoy an auction game with plenty of nerve and guaranteed laughs, 'You're Bluffing!' is the right choice! It's the kind of game that entertains everyone and tests your ability to read others.Fun bluffing and tradingDirect player interactionEasy-to-learn rulesFast and dynamic gamesRelies on willingness to bluffMay lack deep strategyLuck in card drawsRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready for some hearty laughs and to prove you're the best farmyard bluffer with 'You're Bluffing!'. This classic auction and trading game plunges you into the lively world of farm animals and, of course, a bit of cash. The goal is straightforward: collect the highest value in animal sets. To achieve this, you can either bid on animal cards that come up for auction or try to complete your sets by trading with other players. But beware! The highest bid doesn't always guarantee victory, and the auctioneer has the final say. The trades are a spectacle in themselves: blind bets of money, where the higher bidder takes the other's card, but the money disappears in the process. It's pure tension and fun trying to guess how much the other person bet! Also, keep an eye out for donkeys, as they bring a cash bonus that heats up the game. With rules blending memory, hand management, and a good dose of audacity, 'You're Bluffing!' is perfect for those who enjoy a light, fast-paced game full of interaction, where smooth talking and the ability to read your opponents are worth gold (or at least, a good handful of cash). It's ideal for livening up any gathering with friends and family, ensuring laughter and that fierce competition until the last cent.

## FAQ
### How many players can participate?
The game is for 3 to 5 players, which ensures plenty of interaction and trading.

### How long does a game session last?
Games are quite fast, usually lasting around 45 minutes.

### Is the game difficult to learn?
Not at all! The rules are very simple and straightforward, perfect for those who want to play without complications.

### What is the main objective of the game?
The objective is to collect sets of 4 cards of the same animal and accumulate the highest point value by the end of the game.

### Are there any special or complex components?
No, the game mainly consists of animal cards and money cards, including some zero-value cards for bluffing.

### Who is this game best suited for?
It's ideal for families and groups of friends who enjoy games with bluffing, auctions, and plenty of interaction, without being too complicated.

### What are the donkey cards?
The donkey cards act as a bonus: for each donkey that appears, all players receive more money, increasing the available cash in the game.

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