https://thedicedrop.com/tags/the-estates/Recent content in The Estates on The Dice DropHugoen-gbSun, 19 Apr 2026 10:02:00 +0100https://thedicedrop.com/posts/mechanic-deep-dive-auction-and-bidding/Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:02:00 +0100https://thedicedrop.com/posts/mechanic-deep-dive-auction-and-bidding/Auction mechanics strip board gaming down to its most human element: how much do you want it, and how much do you think everyone else wants it? From Knizia's elegant push-your-luck bidding to games where you can spend infinity, here's why auctions remain the most underrated mechanic in modern board gaming.