# Emberleaf: Deluxe Edition

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2025
- **BGG Rating**: —
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-5
- **Duration**: 90-120 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Frank West, James Tomblin
- **Artists**: Frank West, James Tomblin
- **Publishers**: The City of Games
- **Categories**: Animals, City Building, Fantasy, Puzzle
- **Mechanics**: Contracts, Kill Steal, Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game, Tile Placement, Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up

## Verdict
Fans of innovative mechanics and charming themes will fall for Emberleaf. The 'card dancing' system is a particularly tasty tactical twist!Creative and satisfying card dancingMultiple viable strategiesHigh-quality Deluxe componentsEngaging animal fantasy themeMay intimidate beginners at firstLimited direct interactionHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
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.

## FAQ
### 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.