Hard Sell is a negotiation game for 2-3 players that takes less than 10 minutes to play. It is a standalone game that can also be used as a negotiation or barter mechanic inside a larger game.
To play Hard Sell you’ll need:
- a device with internet access
- a six-sided die (d6)
- a standard deck of cards shuffled with the jokers removed
How it works:
One player is the SELLER, the other is the BUYER. An optional third player can be the ARBITER. The SELLER attempts to sell a book about a random topic to the BUYER at above market value (the value is determined by drawing cards), while the BUYER tries to negotiate a lower price. Negotiation involves improvisation and rolling dice with the final price being established by eliminating cards.
How you can use this:
You can use Hard Sell in two ways:
- A fun improvisation game where you negotiate with each other.
- Mechanics for handling price negotiations and bartering inside a larger tabletop RPG.
