# Oh My Goods!: Escape to Canyon Brook

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 7.4
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 1)
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: 2.43 / 5
- **Designers**: Alexander Pfister
- **Artists**: Klemens Franz
- **Publishers**: Lookout Games, Hobby Game Mall, Lacerta, Mayfair Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Medieval, Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Set Collection

## Verdict
If you love extending Longsdale's story with fresh missions and cards, this expansion gives you exactly that.Engaging new narrativeStrategic hand managementLinked campaign structureNeeds two expansionsMostly new cardsRECOMMENDED

## Description
Oh My Goods! : Escape to Canyon Brook continues the Longsdale in Revolt storyline, adding fresh chapters that push the war‑torn kingdom's narrative forward. To play you must own the base game Oh My Goods! and the Longsdale in Revolt expansion, as the new material plugs into the same components and board. The setting follows the aftermath of Tony Merz's defeat, with the rebel rabbit vanished underground and builder Rob being the king's sole contact. Each session is split into missions that form a campaign, so choices made in one chapter can affect the next. Core mechanics are hand management – deciding when to play the cards in your hand – and set collection, where you aim to assemble specific combos to complete objectives and score points. The expansion also introduces multi‑purpose cards, contracts, and events that broaden strategic options. Playtime averages about 45 minutes, fitting nicely for 1‑4 players, including solo enthusiasts. Its light weight (roughly 2.4/5) means the rules are easy to grasp while still offering tactical depth, such as balancing mission completion against the pressure to expand your territory. Components consist mainly of new cards, a few markers, and a small Canyon Brook map that slots onto the original board. In short, Escape to Canyon Brook enriches Oh My Goods! with deeper narrative, fresh hand‑play strategies, and a dash of territory building, all without inflating the complexity.

## How to Play
Game Objective
The objective of Oh My Goods!: Escape to Canyon Brook is to continue the story told in the first expansion of Oh My Goods!. Players are trying to advance the narrative, either by starting from Chapter VI to continue the story, or by playing the "All Inclusive" Chapter to incorporate all new cards from the beginning. The victory condition is not explicitly detailed in the provided context, but the game progresses through Chapters and the end is marked by End Game Cards.

Preparation (Setup)
To prepare the game, follow the steps below:

Gather and shuffle all cards from the base game and the first expansion.
Decide which Chapter you will play. If you want to continue the story, start with Chapter VI. Otherwise, play the "All Inclusive" Chapter, which adds all new cards from the beginning.
Prepare the Event Deck for the chosen Chapter, according to the tables provided in the manual.
Example Setup for 2-4 players in Chapter VI:

Place card 1 (one of the End Game Cards) at the bottom of the Event Deck.
On top of it, place 5 random cards numbered from 3 to 12 (Event Cards).
Finally, place cards 14-16 (Event Cards) on top, in any order.


General Rule for Chapters: Every card introduced in a Chapter is included in all subsequent Chapters.
Solo game only: At the start of the game, place 2 Assistants in the display area. If you are playing the "All Inclusive" Chapter and card 42 is read, place 6 Assistants in the display area (instead of 2).


Game Flow
The game follows the rules of the first expansion and the second edition of Oh My Goods!. The provided context only details additional or modified rules for Assistants and the structure of the Chapters.

Assistant Assignment: You are not required to assign a newly hired Assistant immediately.
Assignment Timing: You can only assign an unassigned Assistant to a Building at the end of a round (after production). This does not prevent hiring a new Assistant.
Assignment Restriction: You must always leave at least one Building without an Assistant so that your Worker can be assigned to a Building in Phase II.
Removal of Base Game Assistants: From Chapter XI and in the "All Inclusive" Chapter, base game Assistants are permanently removed from the game.


Actions and How to Play
Refer to the manual for details on this section.

End of Game and Scoring
The game ends when one of the End Game Cards (card 1 or card 2, depending on the number of players) is revealed in the Event Deck. Hired but unassigned Assistants count at the end of the game. Specific scoring and win/loss criteria are not detailed in the provided context.

Tips for Winning

Assistant Management: Remember that you don't need to assign a newly hired Assistant immediately. This allows more flexibility to plan your productions and assignments at the end of the round.
Assignment Planning: Always ensure you have at least one free Building for your Worker in Phase II, even when hiring and assigning Assistants.
Chapter Knowledge: Understanding which cards are introduced in each Chapter and how they accumulate (every card introduced in a Chapter is included in all subsequent Chapters) can help anticipate and plan your strategies.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
1 to 4 players, including solo play.

### What is the typical playtime?
Around 45 minutes, varying with the number of missions played.

### Do I need other games to use this expansion?
Yes, you must own the base game Oh My Goods! and the Longsdale in Revolt expansion.

### How complex is the game?
Light weight, about 2.4/5, with easy‑to‑learn rules and tactical choices.

### What’s included in the box?
New cards, a few markers, and a small Canyon Brook map that fits onto the original board.

### Is it suitable for solo players?
Absolutely, the expansion provides solo rules and works well for a single player.

### Does the story pick up where the previous expansion left off?
Exactly, the chapters continue the narrative after Tony Merz’s defeat and follow the Longsdale in Revolt campaign.

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