High Society cover
1995BGG rank #530

High Society

by Reiner Knizia · Ravensburger AG

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Players3–5
Time15–30m
ComplexityLight
Age10+

About the game

What is High Society?

In Reiner Knizia's High Society, players bid against each other to acquire the various trappings of wealth (positive-number and multiplier cards) while avoiding its pitfalls (negative number and divisor cards). While bidding, though, keep an eye on your remaining cash - at the end of the game, even though all those positive-number cards might add up to a win, the player with the least money isn't even considered for victory.

How it plays

Mechanics

Auction / BiddingAuction: Turn Order Until PassConstrained BiddingHand Management

On the shelf

Categories

Card Game

Questions players ask

Questions to bring to BoardGameBrain

  • How do setup and the first turn work in High Society?
  • When does scoring happen and what ends the game?
  • How should the table resolve an unusual timing or rules interaction?