# Riga: Die Bürgermeister

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 7.5
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4
- **Duration**: 30-50 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Stefan Risthaus
- **Artists**: Christian Fiore
- **Publishers**: OSTIA Spiele
- **Categories**: Card Game, Economic, Expansion for Base-game, Medieval
- **Mechanics**: Commodity Speculation, Set Collection, Take That

## Verdict
If you enjoy the original Riga and want more players at the table, this expansion is a find!More players at the tableIncreases interactionExpands base gameQuick to learnRequires base gameAdds complexityFocus on competitionRECOMMENDED

## Description
Hey folks! Ready to roll up your sleeves and become the mayor of Riga? In 'Riga: Die Bürgermeister', this cool expansion for the base game, we dive into a medieval vibe and compete for popularity in neighboring towns. The goal is straightforward: be the most liked to snag some extra victory points at the end. Every time you invest in a building, you move your token on that town's board. Want an extra boost? Pay an extra ducat and advance one more space! Every five spaces you move earns you a victory point. And the grand prize? Whoever advances the furthest becomes the 'Bürgermeister' (the mayor, right?) and grabs 2 more points. This expansion supercharges the base game, allowing for games with up to six players. So, if you enjoy economic competition with a dash of 'take that' and want to extend the fun of the original Riga, this one's for you. It's a quick and direct way to add more interaction and strategy, turning the game into a medieval party with more people at the table. Get your ducats and political savvy ready, because the race for mayor is going to be fierce!

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game Riga to play with this expansion?
Yes! 'Riga: Die Bürgermeister' is an expansion and requires the base game 'Riga' to be played.

### How many players can play with the expansion?
The expansion allows you to play with up to 6 players, while the base game is for 2-4.

### Does the expansion change the rules much?
It adds the mayor competition mechanic and allows for more players, but maintains the essence of the base game.

### Does the game get longer with the expansion?
The playtime remains similar, around 30-50 minutes, but it might vary slightly with more players.

### Is this expansion worthwhile for fans of "Take That"?
Yes, the competition for popularity and the option to pay more to advance add a layer of interaction reminiscent of 'Take That'.

### What is the complexity level?
The complexity remains similar to the base game, being a light to medium weight game.