# Glück Auf (Limited Edition)

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2013
- **BGG Rating**: 7.3
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4
- **Duration**: 60-75 min
- **Weight**: 3.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Michael Kiesling, Wolfgang Kramer
- **Artists**: Dennis Lohausen
- **Publishers**: eggertspiele
- **Categories**: Industry / Manufacturing, Trains, Transportation
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Pick-up and Deliver, Set Collection, Tile Placement, Worker Placement

## Verdict
If you enjoy mining-themed games with light strategy, the worker‑placement and phase system will click; the wooden box adds a nice touch.Well‑balanced mix of mechanicsHigh‑quality componentsReasonable playtimeLimited edition, hard to findInitial learning curveRECOMMENDED

## Description
Glück Auf (Limited Edition) transports players to the coal‑mining era of the late 19th century. Each participant becomes the owner of a mine and must organize the production of carts, move them through tunnels, and extract as much coal as possible. Extracted coal is used to fulfill specific orders, which award victory points when delivered. Since each coal type lies at a different depth, sometimes you have to dig deeper, which costs additional workers. The game blends worker placement, action points, tile placement for tunnel construction, pick‑up and deliver mechanics, and set collection of coal types. The limited edition arrives in a special wooden box, with only 500 copies made, and includes the exclusive "Phasenkarten" expansion that adds five phase cards at the start of each round, letting players choose which part of the game they can deploy workers and granting a special bonus to the card’s user. The mechanics are easy to learn, yet the strategic decisions about when to dig deeper and how to optimize deliveries provide enough depth for casual and seasoned gamers alike. Playtime averages 60‑75 minutes for 2‑4 players, with a moderate complexity (weight 3/5). The thematic components—wooden carts and tiles that build the tunnel network—make the experience immersive and enjoyable for families as well as fans of management and transportation games.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
2 to 4 players.

### What is the typical playing time?
About 60 to 75 minutes, depending on player count.

### How complex is the game?
Rated 3/5 on BGG, moderate; easy to learn with interesting strategic choices.

### What does the limited edition include?
A wooden box, wooden carts, tunnel tiles, and the exclusive "Phasenkarten" mini‑expansion with five phase cards.

### Is it family‑friendly?
Yes, the rules are accessible and the mining theme can be enjoyed by players of all ages.

### Do I need any expansions to play?
No, the game is complete out of the box; the "Phasenkarten" are already included in the limited edition.

### How does the phase system work?
At the start of each round, a player selects one of the phase cards, determining which part of the turn workers can be used and granting a special bonus to the card’s holder.