Bid Wars: how to play
🔨 Bid Wars: 2 to 8 players.
How it works
A mystery lot goes up for auction each round and everyone places a secret bid. Its true value is somewhere between 100 and 500 coins, but only some players get a tip from a scout, a range that definitely contains the value. Everyone starts with 1,000 coins. The highest bidder wins the lot, pays what they bid and gets the lot’s value back, so bidding under the value makes a profit and overpaying loses coins. After six lots, whoever has the most cash wins.
Tips for winning
- If you have a tip, bidding well below the top of the range is safer than bidding the middle.
- If you have no tip, watch who bids big. A high bid from a scout is a clue.
- You can pass. Keeping your cash is always an option.
Who it suits
Good for groups who like a bit of strategy and bluffing. Works from two players up.
How to start
Open couchparty.co.uk on a TV or laptop and choose Host on this screen. Everyone else scans the QR code with their phone. Everyone votes on their phone for the game they want to play, so tap Bid Wars to vote for it. There is nothing to download and no accounts to make. See how to play for the full setup, or browse all the games.