# Grafondo: New Challengers

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2025
- **BGG Rating**: 7.6
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-6 (Best with: 4, 5, 6)
- **Duration**: 60-120 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Ralf Vanpey
- **Artists**: Catherine Lubbers, Daniel Sanjuan, Ralf Vanpey
- **Publishers**: Runner Games
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Racing
- **Mechanics**: Matching, Push Your Luck, Race, Simulation, Speed Matching

## Verdict
If you already enjoy Granfondo and want more riders and routes to play with friends, this expansion is a perfect fit! It boosts the base game with more options and a new tournament mode.More players and routesNew tournament modeCool thematic componentsExpands the base experienceRequires the base gameFocuses on existing fansFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Hey cycling fans! Ready to put some extra power into your Granfondo? The "New Challengers" expansion is here to amp up the excitement on your tabletop, increasing the number of riders to up to 6 players. Now the competition gets even fiercer! This gem brings 6 new individual riders, each with their own style, for you to choose and dominate the tracks. And for those who enjoy an extra challenge, there's the new "Legends of Granfondo" tournament mode, which will test your strategies and your luck. Oh, and we can't forget the new double-sided game board, featuring two additional routes for you to conquer. More variety, more courses, more adrenaline! To top it off, the expansion introduces some cool bonus chips, like the Attack Bonus for those who excel in battles and the Strategy Bonus for those brave enough to participate in the Belgian Rotation. Remember, you need the base game to enjoy all of this, but with "New Challengers," the Granfondo experience gets a serious boost and is ready to welcome more friends to your board game crew. If you already enjoy the race and want more options, this expansion is for you!

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! "Grafondo: New Challengers" is an expansion and requires the base game "Grafondo" to be played.

### How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion increases the base game's player count to up to 6 players, making the matches more chaotic and fun.

### What does the "Legends of Granfondo" mode add to the game?
It's a new tournament mode that adds an extra strategic challenge, testing your racing and resource management skills in a different way.

### What are the new components included?
The expansion includes 6 new individual riders, a double-sided board with two new routes, and new bonus chips (Attack and Strategy).

### Does this expansion significantly change the base game's rules?
It adds new options and mechanics, such as the bonuses and the tournament mode, but the core racing structure remains the same, just enriched.

### Is this expansion for someone new to Granfondo?
Not exactly. It's more geared towards those who already know and enjoy the base game and want more content, variety, and the ability to play with more people.