Sneaky Bastard

About this board game

Sneaky Bastard is a fast-paced auction game for 2–6 players that plays in about 25 minutes. Compete for valuable houses in a tricky real-estate market, while using clever timing to keep your finances in shape.

The game’s central twist is an auction-within-an-auction. You do not only bid on the available real estate; with Sneaky Bastard cards, you can also bid on the bids themselves. This creates opportunities to take money from the action and gain the financial means needed for later auctions.

Every decision matters. Playing a Sneaky Bastard at the right moment can help you gather funds, but choosing when to use one requires careful consideration. You will need to compete aggressively for the best houses, while also watching how your opponents’ bids can affect your resources.

• Bid on houses in a competitive real-estate auction.
• Use Sneaky Bastard cards to bid on bids and gain more financial means.
• Balance immediate opportunities against the need to fund later auctions.
• Use houses as an alternative to money cards during later auctions.

In Sneaky Bastard, the player who gets hold of the most expensive houses wins the game. The strongest real estate is therefore your ultimate goal, but houses can also become an important alternative for money cards as the auction develops.

Released in 2021, Sneaky Bastard combines strategy, tactics, and direct interaction in a compact format. Whether you are trying to secure a premium property or waiting for the perfect chance to turn someone else’s bid to your advantage, each auction can reshape your route to victory.