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Emberleaf: Deluxe Edition

Emberleaf: Deluxe Edition

The City of Games · Board game · 2025
1–5 Solo 90–120 min
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Fans of innovative mechanics and charming themes will fall for Emberleaf. The 'card dancing' system is a particularly tasty tactical twist!

Highlights
  • Creative and satisfying card dancing
  • Multiple viable strategies
  • High-quality Deluxe components
  • Engaging animal fantasy theme
Keep in mind
  • May intimidate beginners at first
  • Limited direct interaction
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Emberleaf: Deluxe Edition is a competitive tile-placement and clever card game where you play as an Emberling rebuilding your home in an ancient forest. Your mission? Explore, gather resources, clear dangerous areas, and construct villages for your community. But beware: space is limited, and other players have ambitious plans too! The game blends creative mechanics like 'card dancing' (sliding cards on a grid to activate skills and powerful combos) with engine-building through recruited heroes, each with unique abilities. The Deluxe Edition includes premium components like neoprene player mats, extra hero packs, and component upgrades that enhance the experience. Perfect for fans of modular strategy, indirect interaction, and a whimsical anthropomorphic animal theme.

Best player count

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1–5 players
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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Mechanics

Contracts Kill Steal Set Collection Solo / Solitaire Game Tile Placement Variable Player Powers Variable Set-up

Categories

Animals City Building Fantasy Puzzle

Families

Animals: Birds Animals: Foxes Animals: Frogs / Toads Animals: Hedgehogs / Porcupines Animals: Owls Animals: Rabbits / Hares Animals: Rats Animals: Squirrels / Chipmunks Animals: Turtles Components: Hexagonal Tiles Components: Meeples (Animal) / Animeeples Components: Wooden pieces & boards Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Theme: Anthropomorphic Animals Theme: Trees and Forests
Publisher The City of Games
Designer Frank West, James Tomblin
Artist Frank West, James Tomblin

Frequently Asked Questions

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6 questions
How many players does it support?
1 to 5, with a well-implemented solo mode.
What's the average playtime?
Between 90 and 120 minutes, depending on player count.
Is it hard to learn?
Moderate learning curve - the first few rounds might feel exploratory, but the game 'clicks' quickly.
What's special about the Deluxe Edition?
Neoprene mats, 3 extra hero packs, premium components and aesthetic upgrades that enhance the experience.
Does it work well with two players?
Yes! Scalability is a strong point, with smart adjustments for different player counts.
Are there expansions?
The Deluxe Edition already includes extra content, but the base game is complete on its own.
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