# The Great Wall: Stretch Goals ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2021 - **BGG Rating**: 8.1 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 1, 2, 3, 4) - **Duration**: 120-180 min - **Weight**: 4.00 / 5 - **Designers**: Kamil 'Sanex' Cieśla, Łukasz Włodarczyk, Robert Plesowicz - **Artists**: Piotr Gacek - **Publishers**: Awaken Realms, CrowD Games, Maldito Games, YOKA Games - **Categories**: Economic, Expansion for Base-game, Territory Building - **Mechanics**: Command Cards, Income, Investment, Secret Unit Deployment, Turn Order: Claim Action, Worker Placement, Worker Placement, Different Worker Types ## Verdict If you're already a fan of card play and worker placement in 'The Great Wall', this stretch goals box is a feast to boost your experience! It brings a ton of new stuff that makes the game even more complex and fun.Extra content that expands the gameMore strategic optionsIncreases replayabilityIdeal for dedicated fansRequires the base gameComplexity increasesTranslation dependentHIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description Hey folks! If you're already into 'The Great Wall' and felt like you wanted more, this 'Stretch Goals' box is for you! It bundles a ton of extra content that was unlocked during the Kickstarter campaign, turning your base game into an even richer experience. Think about it: an extra player to amp up the competition, new Ancient Chronicles to add historical flavor, the feared Genghis Khan to challenge your strategies, and even a Rat expansion to throw in an unexpected element. Some lucky backers even snagged the Iron Dragon, which is pure adrenaline. This expansion doesn't just add more pieces and components; it deepens the mechanics we already love, like worker placement (with different types, to spice things up!) and strategic use of command cards. It's the kind of stuff that makes an already excellent game even more epic, perfect for those who want to dive headfirst into the 'The Great Wall' universe and aren't afraid of a heftier game with plenty of decisions. Get ready for long sessions and tons of strategy! This collection of stretch goals is designed for those who want to supercharge the original 'The Great Wall' experience. It brings a complete package with the 5th Player expansion, Ancient Chronicles, Genghis Khan, and the Rat expansion, plus exclusive content for early backers like the Iron Dragon. With these additions, the game gains more replayability and new tactical layers, maintaining the focus on territory building, economic management, and worker placement with varied types. It's the perfect choice for the most dedicated fans looking to expand the game's universe and face even greater challenges, ensuring hours of strategic and immersive fun. Get ready to defend the wall with everything this expansion has to offer! ## FAQ ### Do I need the base game 'The Great Wall' to use this expansion? Absolutely! This box contains only additional content (stretch goals) and does not work on its own. Having the base game 'The Great Wall' is essential to enjoy these new additions. ### How many players does this expansion support? One of the main additions is the 5th player expansion, so you can play with a larger group! ### Does the game become much more complicated with these additions? Yes, the base game is already considered a heavier game (4/5 complexity on BGG). These additions bring more components and mechanics, increasing the depth and, consequently, the complexity. Be prepared for a bigger challenge! ### What exactly comes in this 'Stretch Goals' box? It includes content for 5 players, the Ancient Chronicles, Genghis Khan, and Rat expansions, plus exclusive content like the Iron Dragon for some backers. Basically, everything that was unlocked as an additional goal on Kickstarter. ### Do I need to translate anything to play? Yes, the base game and these expansions contain a lot of text on cards and components. It's recommended to have a translated version of the cards or a reference sheet to make gameplay easier. ### Who would you recommend this expansion to? It's perfect for those who already love 'The Great Wall' and want more of the same, only better and bigger. 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