For Sale
3–6 players • 20 min • ages 10+ • Überplay • 1997
- Publisher
- Überplay · Ravensburger
- First published
- 1997
- Players
- 3–6 players
- Playing time
- 20 min
- Age
- 10+
How it plays
For Sale plays 3–6 players, takes about 20 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 10 and up.
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Where it came from
For Sale was originally published in 1997 by Ravensburger under the title Neue Spiele im alten Rom, but it achieved its modern identity and widespread recognition through the 1999 edition released by Überplay. Designed by Stefan Dorra, the game was conceived as a light, fast-paced economic simulation centered on the concepts of real estate speculation and market timing. Its design is celebrated for its elegance and simplicity, distilling complex bidding mechanics into two distinct, intuitive phases.
Stefan Dorra aimed to create a game that felt accessible yet rewarding, focusing on the tension of psychological bidding rather than dense rulebooks. The game was well-received by the hobbyist community for its high replayability and its ability to serve as a bridge between casual players and strategy enthusiasts. Over the decades, it has remained a staple of the auction genre, frequently cited for its success in balancing player interaction with clean, minimalist mechanics.
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About For Sale
For Sale is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 3–6 players • 20 min • ages 10+ • Überplay • 1997. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play For Sale?
For Sale is a board game for 3–6 players, running about 20 minutes. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is For Sale for?
For Sale is built for 3–6 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does For Sale take to play?
A game of For Sale is listed at about 20 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is For Sale for?
For Sale lists a minimum age of 10. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who publishes For Sale?
For Sale is published by Überplay and Ravensburger. The catalog gives its publication year as 1997.
Has For Sale won any awards?
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