# Le Havre: Le Grand Hameau – Wholesale Bakery

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2010
- **BGG Rating**: 7.5
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 3, 4)
- **Duration**: 150 min
- **Weight**: 3.67 / 5
- **Designers**: Grzegorz Kobiela, Uwe Rosenberg
- **Artists**: Klemens Franz
- **Publishers**: Lookout Games
- **Categories**: Economic, Expansion for Base-game, Industry / Manufacturing
- **Mechanics**: Worker Placement

## Verdict
If you love Le Havre and want a quick way to make money from bread, this card is for you!Generates bread income easilyDirect economic optionUseful Le Havre additionSimple and effectiveIt's just a promo cardRequires bread to sellCan be situationalFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Hey there, board game enthusiasts! If you've already navigated the docks and factories of Le Havre, get ready to add a special touch to your production with the Wholesale Bakery. This promo card, identified by the number GH32, is one of those little extras that spice up your gameplay, especially if you own the 2017 edition of the base game or the Le Grand Hameau expansion.

The main advantage of this card lies in its ability to turn bread into cash directly and without fuss. With the Wholesale Bakery in play, you can sell any amount of bread you possess for 2 francs each. Think of it as having your own direct sales counter right at the factory! This simple yet powerful mechanic can be a game-changer for your economic strategy, allowing you to generate income more quickly and predictably, particularly during crucial moments of the game.

For Le Havre veterans, this card is a welcome addition that fits perfectly into the game's core loop of optimization and resource management. It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it offers a new tactical option for those looking to maximize their profits and accelerate their development. It's one of those cards that, depending on the situation, can give you the little push you need to turn the tables. So, if you enjoy Le Havre and are looking for a bit more economic flexibility, this bakery might just become your new best friend on the docks!

## FAQ
### Is this card a full expansion or just an add-on?
It's a promotional card, an extra that adds a new action or option to the base game Le Havre or the Le Grand Hameau expansion.

### How many players can use this card?
Since it's a card for the base game Le Havre, it can be used by 1 to 5 players, depending on how you integrate it into your games.

### What's the main advantage of using the Wholesale Bakery?
The main advantage is the ability to sell bread directly and at a fixed price (2 francs each), which can speed up your economy.

### Do I need the Le Grand Hameau expansion to use this card?
Not necessarily. The card was included in the 2017 edition of Le Havre and also with the Le Grand Hameau expansion, but its core mechanic works well with the base game.

### Does this card significantly change the game's strategy?
It offers a new tactical option and can optimize your income, but it doesn't drastically alter Le Havre's core mechanics. It's a useful addition.

### Where can I find this card?
Originally, it was a promotional card. It might be found in more recent editions of Le Havre or through promotional card collections.