# Tanto Cuore: Expanding the House

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2010
- **BGG Rating**: 7.5
- **BGG Rank**: #4304
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: 2.12 / 5
- **Designers**: Masayuki Kudou
- **Artists**: COMTA, Ishigaa, KEI, Kira Inugami, Miki Miyashita, Misa Matoki, Misoka Nagatsuki, Mushimaro Tachikawa, Mutsumi Sasaki, Poyoyon Rock, Rin Minase, Ruchie, Satoru Satou, Souji Kusaka, Takahito Ekuchi, Takuya Fujima, Yuiko Tokui
- **Publishers**: Arclight Games, GDM Games, Japanime Games
- **Categories**: Card Game
- **Mechanics**: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Hand Management, Open Drafting

## Verdict
Enjoy deck-building with anime art and a lighthearted theme? Expanding the House brings more cards and strategies to the Tanto Cuore universe, perfect for series fans or newcomers looking for a fun, compact game.Strategic and addictive deck-buildingCharming and varied anime artStandalone game or expansionPortable and easy to carryModerate language dependencyIndirect player conflictCan feel repetitive without expansionsRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready to expand your mansion and your collection of maids in the world of Tanto Cuore! Expanding the House serves as both a standalone game and the first expansion to the series, adding a touch of gardening to your staff management simulation. As the Lord of a mansion, your goal is to hire the best maids to make your home the most impressive dwelling and, perhaps, win the title of King of Maids! The game follows the popular deck-building genre, where you start with a basic deck and acquire new cards to build more powerful strategies. Victory is achieved by accumulating victory points, primarily earned through hiring new maids and special cards that unlock unique abilities. Some maids, the "Private Maids," stick with you each round, offering constant bonuses or hindering your opponents' plans. But beware, as your rivals might try to "make your maids sick" or give them bad habits, negatively impacting your points and efficiency. Featuring artwork inspired by Japanese anime and 280 cards illustrated by 27 artists, this game is a great choice for those who enjoy deck-building with a light and fun theme. All of this comes in a compact box, perfect for taking the game anywhere.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base Tanto Cuore game to play Expanding the House?
No! Expanding the House can be played as a complete standalone game, or you can mix its cards with the base game for more variety.

### What is the average playtime?
A game typically lasts around 45 minutes, making it ideal for a quick gaming session.

### Is the game very complicated to learn?
The complexity is considered light to moderate (BGG weight 2.12/5). The basic deck-building rules are easy to grasp, but there's strategic depth.

### How many players can participate?
The game is designed for 2 to 4 players and works well at all player counts.

### Is the game's visual style suitable for all audiences?
The game features a theme and art inspired by anime/manga with maids, which might not appeal to everyone. The art is stylized and not explicit.

### Do I need to understand Japanese to play?
The game has a moderate language dependency. It's recommended to have translated cards or use a reference sheet to facilitate gameplay.

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