# Alubari: A Nice Cup of Tea – Hookah Promo Card

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 6.9
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-5
- **Duration**: 45-120 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Tony Boydell
- **Artists**: Cécile Guinement
- **Publishers**: Frosted Games, Surprised Stare Games Ltd
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Farming, Trains
- **Mechanics**: Worker Placement

## Verdict
If you already enjoy Alubari and want a little extra flavor without the complexity, this promo is for you!Resource flexibilityEarly worker advantageSubtle yet effective expansionEasy to integrateHard to find promoSmall overall impactFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
If you've ever thought Alubari: A Nice Cup of Tea could use a little something extra, get your mug ready! This small promo card, straight from the 2018 Brettspiel Adventskalender, adds a nice twist to your game. The main highlight is the ability to use tea leaves as if they were iron ore or stone, opening up new strategic avenues for your worker placement. This flexibility can be crucial for optimizing your actions and ensuring you don't get stuck when it matters most. Plus, for that initial boost, you can spend a chai to gain a third worker right at the start of the round, giving you an early tactical advantage. This expansion is ideal for those who already enjoy Alubari and are looking for a fresh touch without overcomplicating the rules. It's a subtle addition, but it can make a noticeable difference in your game, especially if you enjoy optimizing every move and exploring new synergies. Language dependency is minimal, making it easy to integrate, and the impact on playtime is almost unnoticeable. If you own Alubari and want a little upgrade, this promo is a great find!

## How to Play
Game Objective
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Preparation (Setup)
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Game Flow
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Actions and How to Play
Hookah Promotion Card
The Hookah card offers two abilities that can be used each round:

    Using Tea Leaves as Resources: Up to 3 times each round, you may pay 1 tea leaf to the general supply and use it as if it were iron ore OR stone, as part of resolving an action.
    Gaining a Third Worker: Additionally, before placing your first worker of the round, you may pay 1 chai to take your third worker from the Tea Stall and use them this round.


End of Game and Scoring
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Tips for Winning
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## FAQ
### Do I need the base game Alubari: A Nice Cup of Tea to use this card?
Yes, absolutely! This is a promotional card that adds new rules and options to the base game of Alubari.

### What is the impact of this card on the game's complexity?
The impact is quite low. It adds a new way to use tea leaves and an initial bonus, but it doesn't drastically change the core gameplay experience.

### Does this card change the player count or playtime?
No, it's designed to be used within the original player count (1-5) and playtime (45-120 min) settings of Alubari.

### Is this card hard to find?
As it was a promotion from the 2018 Brettspiel Adventskalender, it might be a bit harder to find in regular stores, being more common in secondary markets or specific collections.

### Is it worth it for solo players of Alubari?
Yes! The resource flexibility and the possibility of having an extra worker can be useful in both solo and multiplayer games.

### Is the text on the card in English?
Yes, the text is in English, but it's very short and straightforward, making it easy to memorize or quickly reference.