Yard Sale Sharks
by Jamplo
Pass one device for a very serious auction of very questionable objects. Bid privately with limited cash, chase secret collection bonuses and turn somebody else’s junk into a fortune. Later sales introduce mixed boxes and one precious repair tool per player.
Controls
- Touch, mouse or keyboard
- Pass and cover the device for private bids. Tap Less and More or use arrows to choose your bid. Enter seals it. Space opens a private turn or advances after a sale. R pledges a repair when available.
- Every game
- P or Escape pauses. M toggles sound. Both players must bid above zero at least once, and at least two lots must sell, to unlock the next level.
Tips for Yard Sale Sharks
- Your fortune is remaining cash plus resale value plus 9 for each complete pair in your private collection.
- Only the winner pays their sealed bid. Equal positive bids favour the player named on screen, alternating each lot.
- A repair pledge only spends your tool if you win a broken lot. Later broken objects may offer better repair value.
- Check the next lot preview before spending your remaining cash. A mixed box can suit both players’ favourite collections, so expect competition.
FAQ
How do two players keep their bids secret?
Pass the device when the cover screen appears and have the other player look away. Each person chooses a private bid and seals it. Both bids are revealed together after the second turn.
How is the winner decided?
After six lots, compare remaining cash, resale values and private pair bonuses. Highest fortune wins. Both players have equal starting cash and the same supply of their favourite collection.
Does this need an online connection?
Both people use the same device. There are no rooms, accounts or network opponents.
What changes in later levels?
Generated sales change the item order, prices and private goals. Mixed bundles arrive at level 3. Broken bargains and scarce repair tools arrive at level 6. Three difficulties adjust spending pressure.
