High-Bid
board game published in 1965
High-Bid is a board game published in 1963 by 3M that simulates the buying and selling of items via auction. The game was acquired in the mid-1970s by Avalon Hill and re-published under two titles: The Collector and Auction.
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High-Bid is a game in which players complete collections of rare items and make money buying and selling to other collectors.
Gameplay: 3M
In the editions published by 3M, a player may acquire items via auction, and may sell items in their hand to other players for a value indicated by a die roll. This can be anywhere from 25% to 100% of the property's theoretical value. Players attempt to put together a set of related items. The first player to attain a worth of $5000 in completed sets and cash is the winner.
Gameplay: Avalon Hill
In the editions published by Avalon Hill, the amount needed to win was raised to $7500. Also, a "Rich Collector" can appear via a Special Events card deck to purchase at full price items of the most expensive collections. In addition, a "Buyer's Card" can be used as a wild card to complete a set.
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