# ゴーアウトガール：ネクスト (Go Out Girl: NEXT)

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2024
- **BGG Rating**: 6.3
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 3-5
- **Duration**: 15-30 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Nao Shimamura (シマムラナオ)
- **Publishers**: ハレルヤロックボーイ (Hallelujah Rockboy)
- **Categories**: Card Game, Expansion for Base-game
- **Mechanics**: Trick-taking

## Verdict
If you love Go Out Girl, you’ll dig the expansion with fresh characters and a stage that shakes things up.New characters with distinct powersStage element changes discard rulesAdditional win conditionRequires the base gameLearning curve for newcomersRECOMMENDED

## Description
Go Out Girl: NEXT lands as the first expansion for the beloved Go Out Girl, adding a splash of student council intrigue and plenty of trick-taking strategy. The setting stays at school, but now four mysterious council members join the fray, each wielding unique abilities that shake up the flow of play. The star of the show is the new "stage" element, a movable board piece that changes discard rules, making the classic "the discard never ends" even more unpredictable. On top of the characters, the expansion brings an alternate win condition, forcing players to rethink their card‑collecting and trick‑control tactics. All of this keeps the base game's brisk pace – 15 to 30 minute rounds – while adding decision layers that please both quick‑duel fans and long‑term planners. The main components are fresh cards, illustrated in the same vibrant style as the original, plus a few tokens to represent the stage in action. No steep learning curve is required; anyone who knows the base game picks it up in minutes, and newcomers can use the expansion as a fun gateway into the core game. In short, Go Out Girl: NEXT broadens the fun with new characters, an extra objective, and a stage that turns every round into an unexpected spectacle.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
3 to 5 players, just like the base game.

### What’s the typical playtime?
Between 15 and 30 minutes, depending on player count and familiarity.

### Do I need the base game?
Yes, Go Out Girl: NEXT is an expansion and cannot be played standalone.

### What new components are included?
Four new character cards, a set of stage tokens, and an extra deck of event cards.

### Does the expansion make the game more complex?
Slightly, due to the new win condition and the stage mechanic, but the learning curve stays gentle.

### Can beginners use this expansion?
It can serve as an entry point, but it’s best to own the base game first to grasp the core mechanics.

### Does it change the trick‑taking rules?
The core trick‑taking stays the same, but the stage can affect which cards may be discarded, influencing strategies.