# The Boldest

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 6.3
- **BGG Rank**: #8370
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 30-90 min
- **Weight**: 2.12 / 5
- **Designers**: Sophia Wagner
- **Artists**: Max Prentis
- **Publishers**: Edition Spielwiese, Pegasus Spiele, Stronghold Games
- **Categories**: Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics**: Action Queue, Auction / Bidding, Hand Management

## Verdict
A strategic expedition game where secret planning is everything!Highly engaging hero managementStunning and detailed artworkConstant tension during planningWell-integrated class mechanicsRequires constant reading of opponentsPlanning can be quite punishingRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready to explore the mysterious Iron Valley! In The Boldest, the forgotten creatures of the forest have awakened from their long slumber, and you have been summoned by your king for an epic mission. Your goal is straightforward but requires deep strategy: lead your faction to glory by defeating mechanical monsters and retrieving enigmatic artifacts to accumulate as much experience as possible. If you can stand out, the title of 'The Boldest' will be yours!

The game shines through its strategic planning mechanics and constant tension. Each round is divided into three expeditions into the forest. The real challenge lies in hero management. You start with a faction of 17 heroes across five distinct classes: Warriors, Technicians, Hunters, Cooks, and even Pets (who are versatile and can join any class!). During the planning phase, you must secretly form three groups of heroes, hiding your choices behind a screen. But watch out: not every group will succeed!

In the action phase, groups are revealed, and only the strongest group of each class gets to execute its main action. If your group wins, your leader goes on a mission and is removed from the game, while the others rest for the next round. If your group is too weak, you keep your heroes but must recruit new ones to compensate for the lost time. Additionally, the environment changes with each expedition, requiring you to anticipate how the forest will behave. Featuring stunning illustrations by Max Prentis that bring this rich world to life, The Boldest is a hand management and action programming experience where reading your opponents' next moves is the difference between becoming a legend or being forgotten.

## FAQ
### How complex is the game?
It's a medium-weight game focused on strategy and planning, perfect for those who enjoy thinking one step ahead.

### How many players can play?
The game works great with 2 to 5 players.

### How long does a game last?
Usually between 30 to 90 minutes, depending on the number of players.

### Is there a lot of luck involved?
Luck comes from the forest cards, but the main focus is your ability to manage heroes and anticipate opponents' moves.

### What are 'Pets' in the game?
They are special heroes that can be combined with any class, offering extra flexibility to your strategy.

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