# A Nice Cuppa: A Good Book ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2024 - **BGG Rating**: 7.6 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1 (Best with: 1) - **Duration**: 15 min - **Weight**: 1.00 / 5 - **Designers**: Scott Almes - **Artists**: Andrea Ivetic Vicai - **Publishers**: Button Shy - **Categories**: Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Print & Play - **Mechanics**: Solo / Solitaire Game ## Verdict If you love a light solo game that blends tea, reading and a dash of strategy, this expansion is a perfect treat.easy to learnshort play timecozy themelimited contentrepetitive mechanicsRECOMMENDED ## Description Few things pair as nicely as a steaming cup of tea and a good book, and the "A Good Book" expansion captures that exact feeling for your tabletop. This 5‑card add‑on introduces two fresh Tea cards and three new Worry cards, expanding the original deck of "A Nice Cuppa" to nine of each. With the full set you play a ten‑turn game, raising the difficulty without sacrificing the soothing vibe of the base game. Each turn you must juggle two fronts: sipping tea while following the story, all while managing the worries that pop up. The new cards bring slightly different effects, demanding tighter timing and smarter ordering. The components stay ultra‑minimal – printable paper sheets that you can assemble at home. Though it’s a solo experience, the game feels immersive because the Worry cards act as tiny obstacles testing your focus. Playtime stays around fifteen minutes, perfect for a quick break or a pre‑reading ritual. With a low complexity rating (1/5), even beginners can dive in without a hefty rulebook. In short, the expansion preserves the original’s charm while giving fans more content to enjoy the tea‑and‑book combo in a solo setting. ## FAQ ### How many players can play? It’s a solo game designed for a single player. ### How long does a game take? Approximately 15 minutes, depending on how familiar you are with the cards. ### What is the game’s complexity? Very low, weight 1/5 – perfect for beginners and quick sessions. ### Do I need to print anything? Yes, the expansion is Print & Play; just download, print and cut the cards. ### Do I need the base game to play? Yes, this expansion adds to the deck of the base game "A Nice Cuppa". ### Are there any future expansions planned? No official announcements have been made about additional expansions yet. ### Can I use the expansion cards without the base game? No – the cards are meant to be used together with the full base‑game deck.