Grand Austria Hotel: Let's Waltz! — Price & soundtrack

Lookout Games, CrowD Games, Engames · Board game · 2021
Ludopedia 8.4 BGG 1–4 · best 2 Solo 60–120 min Weight 3.3/5
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

A must-have for base game fans looking for more strategic depth and a solid solo experience.

Highlights
  • Engaging solo campaigns
  • New strategic layers via balls
  • Modules that boost replayability
  • Preserves the elegant original design
Keep in mind
  • Increases management complexity
  • Requires the base game to play
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About the game

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If you're already managing your hotel in Vienna, get ready because ball season has arrived! 'Grand Austria Hotel: Let's Waltz!' is the first expansion for this sophisticated Euro game, adding an extra sparkle to the Viennese night. Now, your guests aren't just looking for a cozy room; they crave glamour, champagne, and, of course, dancing until dawn in the city's most famous ballrooms.

This expansion is far from just a cosmetic update; it introduces five modules that significantly expand the strategic possibilities. The main highlight is the introduction of the balls, which open up new ways to score and interact with guests, forcing you to balance internal hotel management with the hectic social life of high society. If you enjoy optimizing every move and creating efficient combos, you'll love the new layers of depth that 'Let's Waltz!' provides.

The icing on the cake for solo gamers is the inclusion of solo campaigns. Through the 'Séparée' system, you can experience hotel management in a narrative and challenging format, turning the single-player experience into something truly engaging. It's the perfect expansion for those who felt the base game had room for more complexity or for those who wanted to test their hosting skills without needing a full group.

In short, the expansion maintains the essence of Simone Luciani and Virginio Gigli's design — that intelligent approach where every decision matters — while adding the elegance of the balls and the convenience of a solo mode. If the base game was already a feast, it has now become a full gala ball. Get your outfits ready, organize your guests' schedules, and try not to step on anyone's toes during the waltz!

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Rules manual — Grand Austria Hotel: Let's Waltz! English · PDF
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1–4 players
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Admin: Better Description Needed! Cities: Vienna (Austria) Country: Austria Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Game: Grand Austria Hotel Mechanism: Dice Drafting Players: Expansions Adding Solo Play Sports: Dancing Theme: Hotels, Inns, Lodgings
Publisher Lookout Games, CrowD Games, Engames, Korea Boardgames, Maldito Games
Designer Simone Luciani, Virginio Gigli
Artist Klemens Franz

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Frequently Asked Questions

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5 questions
Do I need the base game to play?
Yes, absolutely! This is an expansion, so you must own Grand Austria Hotel to use any of the Let's Waltz! content.
Is the solo mode actually good?
Yes, it's one of the highlights! The expansion introduces solo campaigns via the 'Séparée', making the single-player experience much richer.
Does it make the game much harder?
The complexity increases slightly because there are more options and goals (like the balls), but the core game logic remains the same.
How much extra time do games take?
The average time remains between 60 and 120 minutes, but with the expansion, games tend to lean closer to the upper limit due to the new options.
Who would I recommend this expansion to?
Anyone who enjoys management Euros, loves planning combos, and wants to breathe more life into their Grand Austria Hotel.