Art Society

Gameplay Overview:

• Players bid on paintings using a set of numbered bidding cards.

• Winning bids allow players to acquire and place paintings on their gallery boards.

• Paintings vary in size, type, and frame, influencing scoring.

• Unpurchased paintings are sent to the museum, affecting the value of collections.

• The game ends when players run out of bid cards, cannot place a painting for two rounds, or fully cover their board.

Strategy Elements:

• Players must balance bidding power—using high bids too early can leave them vulnerable later.

• Placement matters: Paintings of the same type together score zero, while matching frames earn decor tiles for bonus points.

• The start player selects paintings for auction, adding an element of unpredictability.