# El Burro: A La Granja Game

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2024
- **BGG Rating**: 7.8
- **BGG Rank**: #4455
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 75-150 min
- **Weight**: 4.08 / 5
- **Designers**: Andreas Odendahl, Michael Keller (II)
- **Artists**: Harald Lieske
- **Publishers**: Spielworxx, Fentasy Games
- **Categories**: Animals, Card Game, Economic, Farming
- **Mechanics**: Contracts, Hand Management, Multi-Use Cards, Open Drafting, Solo / Solitaire Game, Variable Set-up

## Verdict
If you enjoy agricultural strategy with a dash of humor, El Burro will win you over; its biggest strength is the multi‑use cards.Well‑designed multi‑use cardsDynamic dice draftingRobust solo modeMedium learning curvePlaytime can stretch with 4 playersComponents not yet translatedRECOMMENDED

## Description
In El Burro you take on the role of a farmer on Mallorca, tasked with turning your agricultural output into goods ready for the port of Palma. The game spans four rounds, during which you play multi‑use cards, draw dice one at a time, and use the symbols to perform actions such as planting, harvesting, selling, or transporting. Cards are versatile: they can act as resources, actions, or parts of contracts that award extra points when fulfilled. The open dice‑drafting mechanic, borrowed from La Granja, lets you pick the best available symbol, but also forces you to plan because dice are limited. 

Beyond standard deliveries, the game introduces donkey cards that can speed up transports or create special delivery opportunities. You may ship your goods to your own market stalls or to local markets, each with different requirements that grant bonus points. At the end of the four rounds, special cards and completed contracts add final points, and the player with the highest total wins. 

El Burro also includes a well‑designed solo mode, where the deck and dice generate automatic challenges, perfect for solo play. Variable set‑up ensures the board and card layout change each game, boosting replayability. With a weight of 4.08/5, the game blends hand‑management strategy, economic planning, and a dash of humor via the donkeys, all in a playtime that ranges from 75 to 150 minutes depending on the player count (1‑4).

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
1 to 4 players, including a solo mode.

### How long does a game take?
Between 75 and 150 minutes, depending on player count.

### What is the game’s complexity?
Weight 4.08/5 – medium strategy, requires planning of cards and dice.

### What components are included?
Multi‑use cards, symbol dice, modular board, merchandise markers, and donkey tokens.

### Is it beginner‑friendly?
It can be a bit steep for those new to hand management, but the tutorial is helpful.

### Is there a solo mode?
Yes, a well‑balanced solo mode with automatic challenges.

### Do I need translations to play?
Cards are in Spanish/English; a reference sheet or fan‑made translation is recommended.

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