Step right up and experience the thrill of the circus in Big Top, a fast-paced auction game that challenges you to hire the wildest, most wonderful acts to draw crowds of spectators to your show. This exciting game of strategy and bidding offers a unique twist: every bid you win gives your competition more coins to outmaneuver you in future auctions.
In Big Top, your decisions carry weight even if you don’t win an auction. Each attraction card features a number, allowing you to place a coin on the card and gain points by bidding that amount in any auction. This mechanic ensures that every bid, whether you want to win or not, can influence the game and your strategy. Timing and clever moves are essential as you navigate the competitive circus world, keeping an eye on your earnings and the bids of your opponents.
Designed for 3-4 players aged 11 and up, Big Top combines engaging gameplay with quick decision-making, making it perfect for family game nights or gatherings with friends. Its unique auction dynamics and strategic depth ensure every round feels fresh and exciting.
Who will create the most dazzling circus and attract the biggest crowd? Take your place under the Big Top and find out!
4 Player Screens
1 Auctioneer Token
30 Attraction Cards
1 Game End Card
4 Starting Ringmaster Cards
4 Completed Attraction Tokens
6 Star Award Tokens
78 Coins
Protective Packaging
Come one, come all to Big Top! Hire the wildest and most wonderful acts to attract crowds of delighted spectators.
In this fast-paced auction game, you’ll bid on show-stopping acts to draw crowds to your circus, but beware - each winning bid will make your competition that much richer.
But that’s not all! Even the attractions you’ve already won will affect bids in future auctions. Each attraction card lists a number - bid that amount in any auction to place a coin on that card and gain the points! That means you don't need to win an auction - or even WANT to win it - to benefit from bidding!
In this competitive world of circuses, you’ll have to keep a close eye not just on your winnings, but on all of your opponents' bids.