game profile

For Sale

Two-phase real-estate auction filler

BGG · boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/172

For Sale is a very light game (weight 1/10). Despite the modest rules footprint, the decision space is deep (5/10) — the kind of game that rewards a dozen plays. Decisions come at a steady pace (5/10) — engaged without being exhausting. Players are constantly affecting each other's plans (interaction 8/10). Direct attacks are minimal (3/10) — the friction comes from contention, not aggression.

Of every game in our catalog, For Sale is closest to Jaipur (91% profile match) but scores higher on negotiation (2 vs. 0).

WeightDepthDensityInteractionConflictNegotiationInputOutputCatch-upThemeEngineNarrative
Solo0/10
Fiddly1/10
Players
4P5P6P3P1P2P

The 12-axis profile

Every score is on a 0–10 scale. The rubric and methodology behind these numbers is documented in the README.

Thinking

how much brainwork?
Weight
1
Depth
5
Density
5

For Sale is a very light game (weight 1/10). Despite the modest rules footprint, the decision space is deep (5/10) — the kind of game that rewards a dozen plays. Decisions come at a steady pace (5/10) — engaged without being exhausting.

Interaction

how multiplayer is the multiplayer?
Interaction
8
Conflict
3
Negotiation
2

Players are constantly affecting each other's plans (interaction 8/10). Direct attacks are minimal (3/10) — the friction comes from contention, not aggression.

Luck

where does luck live?
Input
6
Output
1
Catch-up
4

Variance is moderate (input 6, output 1/10). Catch-up is moderate (4/10).

Experience

how does it feel?
Theme
3
Engine
0
Narrative
2

The theme is pasted on (3/10) — you're really there for the systems. Tempo is steady (engine 0/10) — no big-payoff combo turns.

Variance is moderate (input 6, output 1/10). Catch-up is moderate (4/10).

The theme is pasted on (3/10) — you're really there for the systems. Tempo is steady (engine 0/10) — no big-payoff combo turns.

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Frequently asked

Answers derived directly from For Sale's 12-axis profile.

Is For Sale good solo?
No — For Sale is a strictly multiplayer experience (solo 0/10).
What player count is For Sale best at?
For Sale is at its best at 4P, 5P, 6P; with 3P also strong; 1P, 2P are the weakest counts.
Is For Sale a heavy game?
For Sale is very light (weight 1/10). Rules explained in minutes.
How much luck is there in For Sale?
For Sale has moderate variance (input 6/10, output 1/10).
Is For Sale confrontational?
For Sale is interactive (8/10) but not aggressive (conflict 3/10) — the contention is over shared resources, not direct attacks.

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