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Some browse the catalog, some sell off rare series. And in the end, you win, because you waited for the right moment to showcase that complete run.
WHAT IT'S ABOUT
You're a comic collector. But first, you have to pay for them.
Designed by Tyler Mayes and illustrated by Richard Walker, Bagged & Boarded puts you in the shoes of a comic-loving kid in the 80s. You can't just buy everything: you have to make choices, do chores around the house for pocket money, invest in the right issues. And decide when to sell the most valuable ones.
Every morning you plan your day: searching catalogs, pre-ordering from the store, queuing at conventions for autographs, or staying home to organize your collection. Your choices change prices for everyone. Showcasing a complete series earns you points, but also makes those comics more attractive to others. In the end, the player who built the most valuable collection wins, not the one who bought the most.
What they're saying abroad
"A beautiful blend of speculation and collection."
A perfect blend of speculation and collecting.
— Sprites and Dice
Every time someone showcases a series, the table holds its breath. Because you know that comic is now worth double, and you have it in your hand.
— FroGames
Bagged & Boarded
FrogScore · FroGames editorial rating · based on rules, international reviews and play sessionsYour comics
What you find inside the game
Comics to collect
Each card represents an issue of a series. Completing a run is worth points, showcasing it is worth even more. But others know that too.
Pocket money and chores
You don't have endless money. Each turn you have to decide whether to do chores to earn, or spend what you have. Budget management is everything.
Shop and conventions
You can pre-order from the shop, search the bargain bin, or queue at the convention for autographs and exclusive cards. Each location has different advantages.
The changing market
When you showcase a series, its value increases for everyone. Those who hold those comics can sell them at higher prices. Or keep them and hope someone else drives the market up even further.
Recommended sleeves 210 cards in 2 sizes ▼
If you play often, we recommend protecting your cards with clear sleeves to make them last longer.
| Size | Quantity |
|---|---|
| 57 × 89 mm | 189 |
| 44 × 67 mm | 21 |
| Total cards | 210 |
In a few hours, you will have sold your rarest card to buy the one that was missing. And you'll wonder if you did the right thing.
A game in five moments
What happens at the table
Not the rules. The experience.
Everyone looks at the catalogs
The first few minutes are calm. Everyone plans their day, checks which comics are available, counts their money. Some pre-order immediately from the shop, some wait. No one knows yet what others have.
The first one to show off
Someone completes a series and puts it on display. The table reacts: those who have other cards from that series smile, those who were collecting something else curse. Prices change, and everyone recalculates.
Speculation begins
Now it's time to play dirty. Someone sells rare comics for cash, someone else buys them hoping to sell them even higher. The series on display are worth more and more, and those who hold them have power they didn't have before.
Someone sells everything off
A player sells their entire collection to buy the one comic missing for a complete run. Others watch in disbelief. If it works, they win. If someone snatches that card from them, they've lost everything.
Who has the most valuable collection?
End of game. Points are counted: complete series, comics on display, autographs. Some have accumulated expensive cards, others have focused on long series. The winner is the one who understood the market better than the others.
How to play
The flow of each turn
Each day is a sequence: you plan, then everyone resolves actions in order.
Everyone simultaneously chooses where to go: shop, convention, home, catalogs. Each location requires different time and money.
All actions are resolved in time order. The first to arrive gets the best cards. Those who arrive later find the bargain bin empty.
If you have a complete series, you can display it to earn points. But this also increases the value of those comics for everyone else.
Prices change based on the series on display. Those who have comics from popular series can sell them expensively. Those who keep them risk someone else doing it first.
Why it's different from others
Six mechanics that make a difference
The dynamic market
There are no fixed prices. Every time someone displays a series, the value of those comics goes up for everyone. You can unintentionally help opponents, or make a move that costs you but hurts someone who had a better card.
Limited budget
Allowance is never enough. You have to decide whether to do chores (lose time but earn money) or spend what you have. Those who manage cash flow better can buy cards that others cannot afford.
Worker placement with time auction
Each location requires different time. The first to arrive gets the best cards, but those who arrive later can make quick moves and plan the next turn. Order matters, but it's not everything.
Two-level set collection
You can collect comics just to keep them (points at the end of the game) or display them (immediate points + price increase). The second option is riskier but more rewarding. And it helps those who have cards from the same series.
Pure speculation
It's not about who collects the most. It's about who understands when to sell, when to buy, when to display. You can make a fortune by selling at the right time, or be left with worthless cards if you wait too long.
Scales from 2 to 6 players
Works great with 2 (pure economic duel), 4 (the strategic sweet spot), and 6 (controlled chaos). The market adapts to the number of players, and game duration remains manageable.
How it ends
How to win and how to lose
End of game: the player with the most valuable collection wins.
Victory
- Points for each complete series on display (the longer it is, the more it's worth)
- Points for rare comics held in hand (final market value)
- Bonus points for autographs and special cards obtained at conventions
Fatal errors
- You spent everything on one series, someone displayed the same one and the market collapsed
- You sold too early, prices went up afterwards and you lost value
- You held onto cards no one wanted, and at the end of the game they're worthless
An economic eurogame with a touch of nostalgia, where every move changes the market and no one really knows who's winning until the end.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Bagged & Boarded
How long does a real game last?
It depends on the number of players. With 2-3 players, it's about 45-60 minutes; with 4-5, it's 75-90 minutes; with 6, it can reach an hour and a half. Game time increases with players, but the pace remains good.
Is it a game for comic lovers or for everyone?
The theme helps a lot if you grew up with comics, but the mechanics work even if you're not interested in the theme. It's a solid economic eurogame; nostalgia is a bonus, not a requirement.
How mean is it? Can you block others?
It's not a mean game in a direct sense (you don't steal cards from others), but your moves change the market for everyone. You can sell cards others want, display series that drive up prices, or get in line before them at conventions. The interaction is economic, not confrontational.
Does it work well with 2 players?
Yes. With 2 players, it becomes a more tactical, less chaotic economic duel. You have more control over the market, fewer variables. It's not the optimal way to play it (the sweet spot is 4), but it works great if you're looking for a tense resource management game.
Is it available in Italian?
No, this edition is in English. The text on the cards is minimal (fictional comic names and values), so the language barrier is low. The rulebook is in English, but once you understand the mechanics, you can play without reading.
Bagged & Boarded is a resource management and set collection board game for 2-6 players, lasting 45-100 minutes, recommended age 14+. Designed by Tyler Mayes and published by Octoraffe Games, it combines worker placement, dynamic market, and economic speculation in a thematic eurogame set in the world of 80s comic collecting. Core mechanics include market manipulation, stock holding, and simultaneous planning: each player decides how to invest their time (searching for comics, doing chores to earn money, pre-ordering from the shop, or queuing at conventions), and one's actions influence prices for everyone. The value system changes during the game, victory conditions are based on complete series and rare cards, and replayability is high thanks to the player-controlled market. Available on FroGames.it.
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