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Silent Nomination Auction

An auction variant where nominations are written privately and revealed at the same time.

An auction variant where nominations are written privately and revealed at the same time. If three or more managers write the same player, that player leaves the board for the night. Format: Draft event.

  • BoardFantasy Football
  • Categoryfantasy-football
  • Best for8-12 who want a 15-60 min round.
  • Players8-12
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“An auction variant where nominations are written privately and revealed at the same time.”

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How to play Silent Nomination Auction

Step 1

An auction variant where nominations are written privately and revealed at the same time.

Step 2

Judge the silent result against the scoring rule before anyone resets.

Step 3

Reset the silent setup, rotate evenly, and stop at the agreed finish condition.

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An auction variant where nominations are written privately and revealed at the same time. If three or more managers write the same player, that player leaves the board for the night. Format: Draft event.

Example: An auction variant where nominations are written privately and revealed at the same time.

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Keep it clean

Letting hints or late answers change the silent result. Set the prompt and answer rule first.

Safety: Keep prompts appropriate, allow passes, avoid sensitive personal details, and control movement around the group.

Best for

Who it fits

8-12 who want a 15-60 min round.

Energy

Pace

Low

Board Fantasy Football
Category fantasy-football
Best for 8-12 who want a 15-60 min round.
Players 8-12
Time 15-60 min
Gear League app, group chat, scoresheet, and optional shared pool ledger
Space Draft-night table, living room, or watch-party seating
Energy Low
Setup Start from Fantasy Football Board and tell the group the activity is Silent Nomination Auction.
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Variations to try

  • Quick mode: play one short timer round, record the result, then decide rematch or switch.
  • Team mode: split into two teams and rotate turns so mixed skill stays playable.
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Silent Nomination Auction also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

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We're playing Silent Nomination Auction from Studboards. An auction variant where nominations are written privately and revealed at the same time. Fits: Players: 8-12 | Time: 15-60 min | Gear: League app, group chat, scoresheet, and optional shared pool ledger Safety: Keep prompts appropriate, allow passes, avoid sensitive personal details, and control movement around the group. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/boards/fantasy-football/fantasy-football-silent-nomination-auction.html

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