# Android: Netrunner – Mala Tempora

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2013
- **BGG Rating**: 8.1
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: 3.26 / 5
- **Designers**: Damon Stone, Lukas Litzsinger, Richard Garfield
- **Artists**: Matt Zeilinger, Wen Xiaodong
- **Publishers**: Fantasy Flight Games, Edge Entertainment, Galakta, Heidelberger Spieleverlag
- **Categories**: Bluffing, Card Game, Collectible Components, Expansion for Base-game, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Hand Management, Secret Unit Deployment, Variable Phase Order

## Verdict
If you're already hooked on Android: Netrunner and crave more twists and daring gambles, Mala Tempora is the perfect pick to supercharge your deck!Increases tension and riskNew bluffing and spying tacticsExpands strategic optionsUnique Anarchist characterRequires full base gameHigh language dependencySteep learning curveFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Hey there, board game enthusiasts! Ready to amp up your Android: Netrunner experience? Mala Tempora, the third Data Pack in the "Spin Cycle," has arrived to crank up the heat in this cybernetic showdown. If you're the type who loves to go all-in for that masterstroke, this expansion is definitely for you! It introduces 60 new cards, with three copies of twenty different cards, designed to encourage daring gambles. You'll be risking your health and fortunes for those opportunities to rapidly accelerate your wealth and success. But hey, it's not all about luck! In this age of technological one-upmanship, why play fair? Mala Tempora also brings programs and ice that let you "cheat" these wagers by stealing information about your opponents' cards. And for those who march to the beat of their own drum, there's a new Anarch runner who plays by an entirely different set of rules, shaking things up! If you're already a fan of Netrunner and crave more strategy, bluffing, and twists, Mala Tempora will keep you hooked. Get ready for electrifying highs and lows, because with these cards, the adrenaline is guaranteed and boredom is nowhere in sight! The game's frantic pace gets even more intense, with new tactics and challenges that will test your hand management, secret deployment planning, and ability to adapt your phase order. It's the perfect addition for anyone looking to take their Netrunner duels to the next level!

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game Android: Netrunner to play with Mala Tempora?
Yes, absolutely! Mala Tempora is an expansion and adds cards and options to the base game. You need to own the original Android: Netrunner to use the cards from this expansion.

### How many new cards does Mala Tempora add?
Mala Tempora brings 60 new cards to the game, consisting of 3 copies each of 20 different cards. These are distributed between Runner and Corp.

### Does the game become more difficult with this expansion?
The overall complexity of the base game remains, but the new cards introduce mechanics that may require more adaptation and strategy. The BGG weight is 3.26, indicating moderate complexity.

### How many players is this game for?
Android: Netrunner, including the Mala Tempora expansion, is strictly a 2-player game.

### How long does a game session last?
A game of Android: Netrunner typically lasts around 45 minutes, depending on the players' familiarity with the cards and strategies.

### Do I need to know English to play?
Yes, the game has extensive language dependency. The English cards need to be understood to play, so a translation or good knowledge of the language is essential.

### Who is this expansion recommended for?
It is highly recommended for players who already love Android: Netrunner and are looking for new cards to innovate their decks, try new strategies, and increase the unpredictability of their matches.

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