# Near and Far: Amber Mines

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 8.1
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 2, 3)
- **Duration**: 60-120 min
- **Weight**: 2.77 / 5
- **Designers**: Ryan Laukat
- **Artists**: Ryan Laukat
- **Publishers**: Red Raven Games, DV Games, Lavka Games, Lotus Frog Games, Lucky Duck Games, Schwerkraft-Verlag
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Exploration, Fantasy
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Cooperative Game, Hand Management, Push Your Luck

## Verdict
Loved Near and Far and want more? This expansion brings a bunch of new modules for you to mix and match, creating unique adventures in the amber mines!Customizable new modulesExciting mine explorationMore variety and replayabilityRequires base gameHigh language dependencyRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready to delve deep in search of precious Golden Amber in Near and Far: Amber Mines! This expansion brings new modules that you can mix and match to spice up your adventures in the world of Arzium. Explore newly discovered mines, where amber glows with ancient secrets. Who knows what mysteries about the Arzian empire and their lust for power are hidden within these rocks? 

The expansion introduces a new Mine board, filled with cards to explore and challenges that test your luck. Want to add a magical touch? The Magic module adds a new location and powerful spell cards to turn the tide in your favor. If economics are your forte, the New General Store offers modified actions and new ways to expand your camp. And to keep things exciting, a new deck of Threat Cards replaces the old one, ensuring every expedition is unique and perilous. 

Amber Mines allows you to customize the experience, adding or removing modules to your liking. It's perfect for those who already enjoy Near and Far and want more variety, featuring action points, hand management, and that touch of "push your luck" that makes everything more tense. Exploration and fantasy remain the pillars, but now with a special focus on this shiny, mysterious material. Remember, this is an expansion, so the base game is essential to dive into this new adventure.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game Near and Far to play Amber Mines?
Yes, absolutely! Amber Mines is an expansion and cannot be played on its own. You need the base game Near and Far to use the new modules and components.

### How many players can participate with this expansion?
The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, allowing for games with 2 to 4 players.

### Does Amber Mines add a new campaign or is it just for playing the base game with more options?
Amber Mines focuses on adding modules that can be integrated into the base Near and Far game, offering more variety and replayability, but it doesn't introduce a completely new campaign on its own.

### Does the game's complexity increase significantly with this expansion?
The overall complexity is similar to the base game, but the modules add strategic layers. You can choose which modules to use, thus controlling the complexity level.

### Are the components good quality?
Yes, production is handled by Panda Game Manufacturing, known for high quality, and the components, like cards and tiles, are well-made.

### Do I need to know English to play?
Yes, the expansion has a considerable language dependency, especially on the cards. It is highly recommended to have a good translation or fluent players.

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