For Sale

About this board game

For Sale is a quick, two-phase real estate game for 3–6 players that takes about 30 minutes to play. Players first bid for buildings, then sell those buildings for the greatest profit possible.

The game unfolds in two distinct stages. During the first phase, players compete to acquire several buildings through bidding. After all the buildings have been bought, the second phase begins: players sell their buildings, aiming to make the most profitable choices.

• Phase one: Bid for buildings.
• Phase two: Sell the buildings for profit.

This simple structure gives For Sale a clear rhythm, moving from purchasing properties to deciding how best to sell them. Its short playing time makes the game a compact choice for groups of 3–6 players.

The game has appeared in several editions with notable differences. The original Ravensburger/FX Schmid edition from 1997/98 has slightly different rules and includes 20 buildings instead of the 30 found in later English editions. The Überplay 2005 edition introduced new art, rules, and card-distribution changes, and accommodates 3–6 players.

The Gryphon 2009 edition uses the Überplay artwork for the faces of the property cards while replacing most other art. Its rules match the Überplay edition except for the rounding rule, which was described differently in different printings.

The designer, Stefan Dorra, prefers that players receive half of their bid back rounded down, rather than up. This detail can matter when resolving bids and reflects the documented rules history across different editions of For Sale.