# Emberleaf

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2025
- **BGG Rating**: 7.7
- **BGG Rank**: #1502
- **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 90-120 min
- **Weight**: 3.13 / 5
- **Designers**: Frank West, James Tomblin
- **Artists**: Frank West, James Tomblin
- **Publishers**: The City of Games, Cranio Creations, DSV Games, Maldito Games, MINDOK, Mosaico Jogos, Portal Games, Skellig 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
Love construction and resource challenges? Emberleaf will hook you!Epic card combosVibrant village buildingSolo mode funMedium complexity rulesLimited forest spaceHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Emberleaf is the game that will get your brain working while you try to rebuild your home in the heart of an ancient forest. You step into the role of a brave Emberling, and the mission is simple: explore the woods, gather resources, clear dangerous areas, and of course, build new homes for the crew. The twist is that the forest has limited space and other Emberlings also want their spot, so you’ll need strategy and smart choices. The core of the game blends cards and hexagonal tiles: you slide hero cards into a moving grid to activate unique abilities and create explosive combos. Meanwhile, you place hex tiles to build villages that meet your villagers’ needs. Each hero brings a special power, and you can recruit them to strengthen the team. The game also features a contract system that rewards you for completing objectives, and a solo mode that tests if you can win on your own. If you enjoy planning, resource gathering, and a bit of “kill‑steal” (where a player can steal victory from another), Emberleaf will surprise you. The playtime is 90–120 minutes, works well with 1–5 players, and has a medium complexity level – not a 5‑minute game, but not a maze of rules either. If you like building cities, collecting sets, and having fun with animal and fantasy themes, this title has plenty to offer.

## FAQ
### What is the average playtime?
Between 90 and 120 minutes, depending on player count and chosen complexity.

### How many players does it support?
Ideal for 1 to 5 players, with a balanced experience across all ranges.

### Is there a solo mode?
Yes, there is a solo mode that pits your strategy against an AI algorithm.

### What are the main components?
Hero cards, hexagonal tiles, board, animal meeples, and resource markers.

### What is the learning curve?
Medium – you need to learn to combine cards and place tiles, but it’s not overly complex.

### Is it suitable for kids?
Yes, but the complexity and fantasy theme may be better suited for teens and adults.

### What was the production cost?
The game was crowdfunded on Kickstarter, so production costs were kept low to maintain an affordable price.

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