Art Society
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the player boards have different special functions?
Painting tiles held by the assistant at the end of the game are worth any points?
Why do I need to use my assistant?
See the related rule: Using your assistant.
Related Rule(s)
Can I place my assistant's tile first and then my new tile?
Can I exchange my assistant's tile with one from the museum?
No, you can place it in your gallery or leave it with your assistant.
Related Rule(s)
Can I place my assistant's decor tile and then my new painting?
Can I place both my tile and my assistant's?
Can I give an excess painting to my assistant?
I have three e.g., landscape paintings. Landscape is the most-prestigious, how do I count points?
Multiply the number of paintings on your wall by the ranking multiplier (so 3x5=15 points).
Related Rule(s)
I have two paintings that match frame with another one, can I take two decor tiles with one shield?
You can do this only if there are no more decor tiles with two shields, by exchanging one (value 2) from your wall with two (value 1) from the supply.
Related Rule(s)
How do I exchange decor tiles?
For example, if the 1x1 tiles run out, you can exchange 3 adjacent 1x1 tiles for a single 3x1 tile returning the 1x1 tiles to the supply.
Related Rule(s)
All decor tile with one shield run out, what do I do?
You can exchange adjacent decor tiles from your wall with other decor tiles from the supply.
Related Rule(s)
The painting in the eyeline must be fully inside the light space?
Can the Auctioneer select multiple tiles with the same number?
What if there is a tie between two bid cards and the only one underneath is the starting bid card?
How do I count decor tiles points?
For example, a player has three decor tiles with value 2 each. They will score (2x3=6) 6 points.
Related Rule(s)
What are the placement rules?
I'm forced to take a painting that makes me commit faux pas, can I place it without touching another painting?
No, it must touch another painting. But you can give it to your assistant to hold for later.
Related Rule(s)
What happens if I have two paintings that match frames and types?
You get a bonus decor tile from the matching frames and create a faux pas at the same time.
Related Rule(s)
Can I exchange an excess painting with one from the museum?
Why do I get to take a painting that won't fit my gallery?
It is possible that you are the last to take a painting and the only paintings left are too big for your gallery.
Related Rule(s)
What is an excess painting?
After storing an excess painting, can I place a new painting?
What is a decor tile?
Where is the auction area?
It's a space on the table where the Auctioneer places the paintings ready to be acquired during the "place bids" step.
Related Rule(s)
Do I need to follow each step of the round in order?
Yes, the steps are in order and every player resolves it at the same time.
Related Rule(s)
How do I keep track of my final points?
How do I break the tie for winning?
Sum up all the value of the bid cards left in hand. Between the tied player, the one with the highest total value is the winner.
Related Rule(s)
What if a painting type doesn't make it to the museum?
For the eyeline bonus do paintings in a faux pas still count?
What do I need the +5 tokens for?
What if a prestige marker passes 50?
Flip it to its black side and keep advancing from 1 on the track.
Related Rule(s)
What if I miss some components?
What is DIZED Rules?
Dized Rules is a next generation rulebook for any tabletop game, including a search and a built-in FAQ. Dized also offers interactive play-along Tutorials which allow you to learn new games while you play!
Did you have an issue?
If you didn't find what you were looking for, or have general feedback about the service, please let us know. Together we can make Dized better!
Let us know