Vault Wars

Vault Wars

  • Players: 3–5 players
  • Play time: 45–60 min
  • BGG rating: 6.7

About Vault Wars

Many heroes go forth to battle, but some never return; leaving behind their prized possessions. You'll be part of the bidding war for the vaults they left behind to gain valuable items -- each providing Gold, Victory Points or new abilities. Outbid your opponents, equip artifacts to gain new abilities and find the gear your up-and-coming heroes are looking for to be victorious in Vault Wars. Players will take turns as an Auction Master, leading a cut-throat bidding war to selling off Vaults full of items to the other players. Each Vault provides a unique experience, introducing new ways for the players to bid. No player quite knows everything that's in a Vault, and there's lots of junk to fool your opponents into bidding on. Between auctions, players may sell off their items to gain Gold, or save them for Victory Points -- paying storage fees to keep them around. Collect gems for massive Victory Points, Weapons to gain lots of Gold, or rare Artifacts to gain powerful abilities. Each player has up-and-coming heroes who are looking specific items, giving out bonus victory points (but try to keep that a secret from your opponents). The player with the most victory points after all the auctions will be the winner! Vault Wars is a bidding and bluffing game for 3-5 player that plays in less than an hour.

Released
2015
Designer
Jonathan Gilmour-Long
Age
13+
Best with
4 players (BGG community)

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Vault Wars FAQ

How many players can play Vault Wars?

Vault Wars plays with 3–5 players.

What is the best player count for Vault Wars?

BoardGameGeek community voters say Vault Wars is best with 4 players (23 votes).

How long does Vault Wars take to play?

A game of Vault Wars takes 45–60 min.

What age is Vault Wars for?

The recommended minimum age for Vault Wars is 13+.

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