# Steampunk Rally: Ignacy Lukasiewicz

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 7.6
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-8
- **Duration**: 45-120 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Orin Bishop
- **Artists**: David Forest, Lina Cossette
- **Publishers**: Games Factory Publishing, Roxley
- **Categories**: Dice, Expansion for Base-game, Racing

## Verdict
If you're already a fan of Steampunk Rally and want another wacky character to spice up the races, Ignacy Lukasiewicz is a cool addition!Unique and fun characterAdds new strategyMore chaos and twistsGreat for base game fansRequires base game to playNeeds full translationCan increase randomnessFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Get ready to rev up your steam engine with Steampunk Rally: Ignacy Lukasiewicz, an expansion that adds a new, eccentric inventor to your mad dash! Unlike the standard two cards (cockpit and machine), Ignacy comes with a single 1x2 card depicting a cockpit with an oil drilling tower. This little gem brings a unique ability: whenever you discard a card from your hand to gain dice or cogs, you get an extra heat die and an additional cog. This means more options and more fuel for your contraption, but be careful not to overheat!

This expansion isn't just about Ignacy himself, but also about the dynamic he brings to the base game. The dice-rolling and resource management mechanics are intensified, requiring players to carefully consider each discard. The race becomes even more unpredictable, with the possibility of gaining extra resources that can propel you to victory or bring you closer to a disastrous overheat. The gameplay experience remains agile and full of twists, characteristic of the original Steampunk Rally, but with an added spice of strategy and risk. It's ideal for those who already enjoy the base game and want to add more variety and challenges to their matches, exploring new tactics with the peculiar Ignacy Lukasiewicz.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game Steampunk Rally to play with Ignacy Lukasiewicz?
Yes, absolutely! Ignacy Lukasiewicz is an expansion and requires the base game Steampunk Rally to be played.

### What's the main difference between Ignacy and the other characters?
The main difference is that he uses only one card (cockpit with oil rig) instead of the usual two, and his ability grants extra resources (cog and heat die) when discarding cards.

### Does Ignacy make the game more complicated?
He adds an extra layer of strategy with his resource-generating ability, but the overall complexity of the game remains similar to the original Steampunk Rally. The overheating mechanic is still an important factor.

### Is Ignacy good for players new to Steampunk Rally?
He might be a bit more complex for beginners due to the discard-and-gain ability. It might be better to start with the base characters before introducing Ignacy.

### Does the game take longer with this expansion?
Game time can vary slightly depending on the strategies employed, but it generally stays within the base game's timeframe (45-120 minutes). The expansion focuses more on adding variety than extending the duration.

### Do I need to translate anything to play?
Yes, Ludopedia indicates there is extensive language dependency, requiring almost a full translation to be played comfortably.