# Leaping Lions: Aspirations

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2025
- **BGG Rating**: 7.3
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1 (Best with: 1)
- **Duration**: 15 min
- **Weight**: 1.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Mike Mullins
- **Artists**: Nguyen Ngoc Anh Tram
- **Publishers**: Button Shy
- **Categories**: Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Print & Play
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management

## Verdict
A perfect-sized-upgrade for players looking to turn their solo sessions into intense-rivalry duels.Great-built-in-AI-mechanicHigh replayability per cardPerfectly scales difficultyUltra-portable-funRequires the base gameStrictly solo-focused-contentRECOMMENDED

## Description
If you've already mastered the art of the lion dance and feel like you need a real challenge, get ready! Aspirations is the solo expansion designed to turn your quiet gaming sessions into a high-stakes competition against a rival troupe. No more playing against an empty table; now, you'll be facing off against an automated-rival system that actually fights back.

The core of this expansion lies in its five unique rival cards. Each one offers a distinct-feeling opponent, as they build their own platforms and trigger specific improvement effects throughout the game. It's a race to the top: you'll need to optimize your moves to ensure your score outshines the rival's-final tally. It's all about precision, timing, and outsmarting the AI built into these cards.

Looking for even more pressure? Aspirations scales with your skill. With-in the cards, you'll find instructions to play at Advanced or Expert levels, making the-rivals even more cunning. It's the perfect way to add replayability and a sense of progression to your-Leaping Lions experience. Whether you have 15 minutes or just a quick break, this expansion turns a solo session into a thrilling duel of wits. Perfect for fans of tight, tactical microgames who crave a bit of competitive tension even when playing alone!

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game?
Yes, this is an expansion and requires the-Leaping Lions base game to play.

### How long does a session last?
Very quick! Expect to finish a-rivalry in about 15 minutes.

### Is it hard?
It starts easy, but the Advanced and Expert-modes provide a real challenge!

### What's included?
You get 5-rival cards that introduce-automated-opponents.

### Is it portable?
Absolutely! It fits perfectly in your pocket or travel bag.