# Western Legends: Ante Up

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 8.1
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 5)
- **Duration**: 60-90 min
- **Weight**: 3.29 / 5
- **Designers**: Hervé Lemaître
- **Artists**: Roland MacDonald
- **Publishers**: Kolossal Games, Board Game Box, Corax Games, Lavka Games, Maldito Games, Matagot, MINDOK, MS Edizioni, Surfin' Meeple China
- **Categories**: American West, Expansion for Base-game
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Area Movement, Betting and Bluffing, Hand Management, Multiple Maps, Pick-up and Deliver, Take That, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
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.More characters and itemsNew gameplay mechanicsExpands the game's universeIncreases replayabilityRequires the base gameHigh language dependencyComplexity slightly increasesHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
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.

## How to Play
Objective of the Game
In Western Legends: Ante Up, players step into the Wild West, where untold fortunes await those eager to carve their names into history. Some will become legends with a revolver in hand, while others will gamble their way to infamy. The expansion introduces new features like gambling, the Gambler track, event cards, new territories, and the locomotive. Players compete to earn Legendary Points (LP) through various actions, and the player with the most LP at the end of the game wins.

Preparation (Setup)
Follow these steps to set up Western Legends: Ante Up alongside the core game setup:

  1A. Place the new board pieces from Ante Up next to the original Western Legends board.
  6A. Place the orange cattle tokens on the Buzzard Gulch Ranch facedown.
  3. Set up the General Store and Trading Post stands. Randomly place 1 weapon and 1 mount in the Trading Post, then add miscellaneous items based on the total number of items in the game.
  4. Decide whether to use the alternate Ante Up poker cards. Shuffle the remaining poker cards and place them in their designated area.
  7. Place all remaining item cards in the General Store stand and group tokens by matching icons.
  1B. Place the prospecting dice and gold nuggets in their designated area.
  A. Place the train mini at the Spike’s View Rail Station and shuffle the train encounter cards.
  C. Assign frontier tokens to each frontier space on the Buzzard Gulch board.
  D. Place event markers on the 5th space of the Gambler, Marshal, and Wanted tracks, and on every 5th space of the Legendary Point track.
  20A. Flip player mats to the side with spaces for legendary tokens.
  8B. Give each player an Ante Up player aid and an additional scoring cube.
  11A. Remove any event tokens from starting locations.

Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção.

Fluxo do Jogo
The game progresses in turns, with each player taking actions to earn Legendary Points (LP). The turn structure includes:

  Start of Turn: Move the train, check for start-of-turn effects, choose to gain money or draw poker cards, and select a weapon and mount.
  Action Phase: Players take three actions, which can include moving, taking location actions, using card actions, or fighting.
  End of Turn: Resolve story cards, discard down to maximum hand size, gain LP if Wanted, and check for end-of-game conditions.

Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção.

Ações e Como Jogar
Players can perform various actions during their turn:

  Move: Players without a mount move up to 2 spaces, while those with a mount use the mount’s value.
  Location Actions: Perform actions at specific locations like the Saloon, Ranch, or Train.
  Fight: Arrest, duel, or rob another player in your space.
  Gamble: Play poker or faro at the Saloon.
  Heist: Attempt to rob the train once per turn.
  Frontier: Discard poker cards to explore frontier spaces for rewards.

Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção.

Fim de Jogo e Pontuação
The game ends when a player reaches the end-game total on the Legendary Point track. Players earn LP through various actions, and the player with the most LP wins. Additionally, the player farthest along the Gambler track gains 1LP. If there’s a tie, all tied players earn 1LP.

Dicas para Vencer

  Focus on advancing along the Gambler track to earn additional rewards and LP.
  Use the Train Heist action strategically to gain valuable rewards.
  Manage your poker cards carefully to maximize your chances in gambling and frontier actions.

## FAQ
### 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.

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