High Society is a fast paced auction card game for 3 to 5 players designed by Reiner Knizia. Players compete to collect the finest luxuries, prestige and status symbols while carefully managing their money. Elegant treasures and lavish rewards are available to the highest bidder, but reckless spending can be just as dangerous as losing auctions.
Each round players bid using numbered money cards to win valuable status cards or avoid negative penalties. Every bid matters because money spent is gone for the rest of the game, creating constant tension between saving cash and securing points. The game features simple rules, quick turns and sharp tactical decisions that make every auction exciting.
The clever twist is that the player with the least money remaining at the end is eliminated from victory, even if they collected the best cards. This creates a brilliant balance of greed, timing and restraint. With playtime of around 15 to 30 minutes, High Society is an ideal filler game for families, casual groups and experienced players who enjoy interactive bidding games.
