High Society
1995 · 3-5 Players · ~15-20 min · Competitive
High Society is a twenty-minute auction game that packs a surprising amount of tension into a tiny box. The Osprey Games edition is gorgeous, with Art Nouveau illustrations by Medusa Dollmaker that make the cards feel like collector's items. Knizia's signature twist, eliminating the biggest spender regardless of score, forces every bid into a double calculation that elevates the game above simple outbidding. The randomness of the card draw can override careful play, and the all-auction-all-the-time format will bore anyone who needs variety in their game mechanics. For a quick, elegant filler that punches above its weight, High Society delivers exactly what it promises.