Knizia auction classic
BGG · boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/118
Modern Art is a light game (weight 2/10). Despite the modest rules footprint, the decision space is deep (7/10) — the kind of game that rewards a dozen plays. Decisions come at a steady pace (6/10) — engaged without being exhausting. Interaction is maxed (9/10) — every turn shapes what your opponents can do. Direct attacks are minimal (3/10) — the friction comes from contention, not aggression.
Of every game in our catalog, Modern Art is closest to Ra (92% profile match) but scores higher on negotiation (4 vs. 2).
Every score is on a 0–10 scale. The rubric and methodology behind these numbers is documented in the README.
Modern Art is a light game (weight 2/10). Despite the modest rules footprint, the decision space is deep (7/10) — the kind of game that rewards a dozen plays. Decisions come at a steady pace (6/10) — engaged without being exhausting.
Interaction is maxed (9/10) — every turn shapes what your opponents can do. Direct attacks are minimal (3/10) — the friction comes from contention, not aggression.
Variance is moderate (input 5, output 1/10). Catch-up is moderate (5/10).
The theme provides flavor (4/10) but the experience is mostly mechanical. Tempo is steady (engine 2/10) — no big-payoff combo turns.
Variance is moderate (input 5, output 1/10). Catch-up is moderate (5/10).
The theme provides flavor (4/10) but the experience is mostly mechanical. Tempo is steady (engine 2/10) — no big-payoff combo turns.
Ranked by weighted Euclidean distance across the 12-axis profile, using the default research-weighted lens. Click any game to see its full profile.
Answers derived directly from Modern Art's 12-axis profile.
Want to overlay Modern Art against a candidate game and see exactly where they diverge? Open it in the lens →