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BidKing introduces four player psychological auction warfare with collectible appraisal and bluffing

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Official Steam store asset telemetry for BidKing.

BidKing is a multiplayer strategy game where 4 collectors compete through sealed auctions, tactical bluffs, unique character abilities, and collectible appraisal.

Four-Player Psychological Auction Modes

  • Four collectors compete head-to-head in tactical bidding contests where psychology and bluffing dictate outcomes.
  • Sealed Bid Mode keeps every bid round confidential, forcing participants to deduce rival intentions without seeing values.
  • Standard Mode displays visible price increments, allowing players to bait competitors into bidding wars over questionable inventory.
  • Players intentionally drive up prices at decisive moments to leave opponents with costly purchasing mistakes.

Collector Abilities and Information Gathering

  • Every collector possesses distinct information-gathering skills that exploit information asymmetry against rivals.
  • Certain character skills allow collectors to peek at opposing bid ranges to anticipate aggressive price raises.
  • Other appraisal abilities reveal true valuations of obscured collectibles or spread misleading data to trap opponents.

Gradual Unboxing and Collectible Valuation

  • A Gradual Collectible Reveal system slowly unveils acquired lots through fog as unboxing proceeds.
  • Lots can yield low-value scrap materials or reveal prized rare collectibles hidden beneath ordinary exterior lots.
  • Securing high-value assets at bargain rates builds overall player wealth while denying rivals profitable trades.

Digital Collection Cabinet and Trophies

  • Appraised rare collectibles won at auction are preserved in a personal 3D digital collection cabinet.
  • Collectors can view, admire, and exhibit acquired showpieces as visual testaments to their tactical auction triumphs.
  • Building an expansive collection reflects long-term strategic success across both standard and sealed auction battles.
Sources & Verification: Official developer announcement on Steam Community (Source Link). Telemetry verified against public store records.