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What this is
Four types of auctions challenge players in this classic game of art speculation. Five different artists have produced a bunch of paintings, and it's the player's task to be both the buyer and the seller, hopefully making a profit in both roles. He gets the money if some other player buys it, but must pay the bank if he buys it for himself.
At a glance
- Players
- 3–5
- Listed play time
- 60 minutes
- Minimum age
- 10 and up
- Designer
- Reiner Knizia
- Publisher
- Hans im Glück
- Photographs
- 2
Publisher
- Hans im GlückOfficial site
How players rate Modern Art
Every dimension is rated on its own. The left column judges the game and higher is better; the right column describes it, where neither end of the scale is the good end.
Player-count fit
How well it plays at each count. Best at 4.
- 3p7.391 ratings
- 4p7.991 ratings
- 5p7.290 ratings
Every dimension
15 measures. Some judge the game; the rest simply describe it.
How good it is
Judgements, rated out of 10. Higher is better.
- Longevity and replayability6.7/10
- Ease of teach3.9/10
- Gateway friendliness4.3/10
- Component quality6.1/10
- Table presence6.0/10
- Travel friendliness5.3/10
What it's like
Descriptions, not verdicts. Neither end is better.
- Player interactionModerate4.6SolitaireConstant
- CutthroatnessGentle4.5FriendlyRuthless
- Role of luckMostly skill4.1Chance-drivenPlayer-driven
- Theme integrationPresent5.8Pasted onWoven in
- Rules complexityHeavy4.0LightHeavy
- Decision complexityDemanding3.7SimpleDemanding
- Language dependencyA lot3.9No textText-heavy
- Table spaceKitchen table5.1Lap trayTwo tables
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1 further photograph · select one to enlargeRules & files
Rulebooks, FAQs and reference sheets- rulebookModern Art RulebookEN · 28 pagesAwaiting publisher permission
Box & shelf
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