# Salmon Run: The Grizzly Bear

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2013
- **BGG Rating**: 6.7
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4
- **Duration**: 20 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Jesse Catron
- **Artists**: Eric J. Carter
- **Publishers**: Eagle-Gryphon Games
- **Categories**: Animals, Expansion for Base-game

## Verdict
If you enjoy Salmon Run and want more excitement, this bear card is a great upgrade! It adds an unpredictable danger that will make you think twice about your moves.Impactful and fun expansionAdds tactical challengeEasy to integrateIncreases replayabilityRequires base gameCan be intimidatingDiscard randomnessFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Get ready for the wildest fishing trip with the "The Grizzly Bear" expansion for Salmon Run! Released as part of a 2012 crowdfunding campaign, this limited edition card adds a new and intimidating predator to your hexagonal board. With the Grizzly Bear in play, the dynamic changes drastically. Its special ability allows it to move up to two hexes in a single turn, making it a constant threat to the salmon crossing its path. And when a Grizzly Bear encounters a hex with salmon, the prey has to fend for itself: each salmon present is forced to discard two random cards from their hand. This can significantly disrupt the plans of players who were counting on those cards for their collection or escape strategies. The expansion brings an element of unpredictability and an extra challenge, requiring players to adapt their tactics to avoid the feared bear. Despite being an expansion, the card is easy to understand and integrate into the base game, maintaining the fast-paced and fun experience that characterizes Salmon Run. It's an addition that intensifies the race for survival and adds an interesting tactical layer for those who have already mastered the main game. Ideal for those looking for a bit more action and twists in the competition to catch the most salmon before winter arrives.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base Salmon Run game to use this expansion?
Yes! This is an expansion, so you need to own the base Salmon Run game to play with the Grizzly Bear card.

### How many players can play with this expansion?
The expansion doesn't change the player count. The base game is for 2-4 players, and this expansion works within that range.

### What exactly does the Grizzly Bear do?
It can move up to 2 hexes in a turn. If it lands on a hex with salmon, each salmon present must discard 2 random cards from their hand.

### Does the Grizzly Bear card have a lot of text? Is it hard to understand?
No, the text on the card is minimal and the rules are quite straightforward. It's easy to memorize and quickly integrate into the game.

### Does this expansion significantly change the game's complexity?
It adds a tactical layer and an element of unpredictability, but it doesn't drastically increase the overall complexity. It's a good way to spice up the game for those who already know it well.

### Is this a rare card? Is it hard to get?
Originally, it was a limited edition card from a 2012 crowdfunding campaign (Kickstarter). It might be harder to find depending on where you look.