How to Play Oh My Goods!: Escape to Canyon Brook

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:

1. Gather and shuffle all cards from the base game and the first expansion.
2. 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.
3. Prepare the Event Deck for the chosen Chapter, according to the tables provided in the manual.
4. 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.
5. General Rule for Chapters: Every card introduced in a Chapter is included in all subsequent Chapters.
6. 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.