In Auction Lords you visit several storage facilities where you get the opportunity to bid on multiple storage units with both hidden and visible items in them. The game is played over a number of rounds and each round has a number of storage units you visit. The number of storage units is determined at the start of each round by rolling a die. You can use your intuition and also bend the rules with your character's ability and the opportunity cards to get the most valuable items! You can sell and/or trade the items on your own or even buy a store to carry and sell more valuables. There are over 100 different items to bid on. Each item falls under 1 of 4 types. There are also bonus amounts you can get for each type of item depending on your character's expertise or on the store you may choose to buy. Your goal is to have the most money at the end to win!