# Agricola: L-Deck ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2008 - **BGG Rating**: 5.9 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 4) - **Duration**: 120 min - **Weight**: 2.32 / 5 - **Designers**: Uwe Rosenberg - **Artists**: Klemens Franz - **Publishers**: Lookout Games, Mayfair Games, Z-Man Games - **Categories**: Animals, Economic, Expansion for Base-game, Farming - **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Open Drafting, Variable Player Powers, Worker Placement ## Verdict If you love card play in Agricola and want more options for your farm, the L-Deck is a great find!Exclusive promo cardsMore strategic varietyExpands the base gameCollector's itemCan be hard to findLanguage dependentContent in other expansionsFOR GENRE FANS ## Description The L-Deck is that cool little expansion that brings promotional cards to your Agricola, you know? People usually get these cards at events like the Essen fair, and they continue the numbering of existing cards, keeping everything organized. Think of them as a special upgrade for your base game. Some of these cards were distributed in 2008 and 2009, and the L-Deck bundles a bunch of them into one package, making it easier for those who want access to these new additions. It's important to note that many of these promo cards were also included in "The Goodies" expansion. If you already enjoy Agricola and like to add variety to your games with new cards and different strategies, the L-Deck can be a great addition. Just be aware that, like many promo cards, it might be a bit harder to find. But the extra fun and new possibilities they bring to your farm are worth the hunt! ## FAQ ### Do I need the base game Agricola to play with the L-Deck? Yes, the L-Deck is an expansion and requires the base game Agricola to be played. ### How many players can participate with the L-Deck? The L-Deck does not change the player count of the base game. Agricola can be played by 1 to 5 players. ### What is the average playtime with this expansion? The playtime remains the same as the base game, around 120 minutes, depending on the number of players and familiarity with the new cards. ### Are the L-Deck cards in English? The original cards were distributed in English and German. If you need them in another language, you'll likely need to find fan-made translations or print them yourself. ### Does the L-Deck add a lot of complexity to the game? The cards add new options and strategies, but the overall complexity of the base Agricola game remains. The learning curve is gradual as you explore the new cards. ### Is it worth buying the L-Deck if I already have the 'The Goodies' expansion? It's important to check which L-Deck cards are already included in 'The Goodies'. If there are exclusive cards that interest you, it might be worth it, but if most are already present, it might not be an essential addition.