Western Legends: Ante Up

Kolossal Games, Board Game Box, Corax Games · Board game · 2019

8.7 Ludopedia 8.1 BGG 2–6 · best 5 60–90 min Weight 3.3/5

8.7 rating Ludopedia

8.1 rating BGG

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Our Verdict

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you're already a fan of Western Legends and crave more Wild West action, this expansion is a must-have! It throws in a ton of new stuff that makes the game even more dynamic and story-rich.

Highlights

More characters and items
New gameplay mechanics
Expands the game's universe
Increases replayability

Keep in mind

Requires the base game
High language dependency
Complexity slightly increases

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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready to expand your horizons in the Wild West with 'Western Legends: Ante Up'! This expansion supercharges the base game with new opportunities for glory and infamy. Imagine a train chugging across the board, ripe for the robbing by the daring, or perhaps try your luck at the new Faro mini-game, where fortune favors the bold and the smooth-talkers. 'Ante Up' introduces more iconic characters, game-changing items, and cards designed to shake up your sessions, whether you're mixing them with the original content or replacing it to ensure no two adventures are ever the same. The expansion brings the 'Gambler Track', new event cards, and unexplored territories like the town of Blood Gulch, promising both challenges and rewards. If you already enjoy the idea of becoming a Western legend, whether as a skilled gunslinger or a daring gambler, this expansion adds even more fuel to the fire. Remember, to embark on this adventure, the base game 'Western Legends' is essential. And brace yourself for an extra challenge: the language dependency is significant, so having a translation handy will greatly facilitate your journey across the frontier.

Expansion for

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Western Legends

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Rules manual

Official PDF file

Rules manual — Western Legends: Ante Up English · PDF

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Best player count

BGG community vote

2–6 players

2 OK

3 OK

4 REC

5 BEST

6 REC

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Game details

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Publisher Kolossal Games, Board Game Box, Corax Games, Lavka Games, Maldito Games, Matagot, MINDOK, MS Edizioni, Surfin' Meeple China

Designer Hervé Lemaître

Artist Roland MacDonald

Community

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108want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

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6 questions

Do I need the 'Western Legends' base game to play with 'Ante Up'?

Yes, absolutely! 'Ante Up' is an expansion and doesn't work on its own. You need the base game 'Western Legends' to play.

How long does it take to play with the expansion?

The playtime remains similar to the base game, generally between 60 and 90 minutes, depending on the number of players and familiarity with the new rules.

Does the expansion make the game harder to learn?

It adds some new mechanics and components, so the learning curve might be slightly steeper than the base game, but it's not overwhelming for those who have played before.

What are the main new features 'Ante Up' brings?

The expansion introduces a train that can be robbed, the Faro mini-game, the Gambler Track, new characters, items, and event cards, plus new territories to explore.

Does the game become longer with the expansion?

The playtime might increase slightly due to the new options and increased interaction, but the total time usually stays within the same range as the base game.

Do I need to know English to play?

Unfortunately, yes. The expansion has a significant language dependency, with many cards and text. Having a translation is highly recommended to fully enjoy the game.