# Western Legends: Fistful of Extras ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2018 - **BGG Rating**: 7.9 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 4) - **Duration**: 60-90 min - **Weight**: 2.75 / 5 - **Designers**: Hervé Lemaître - **Artists**: Roland MacDonald - **Publishers**: Board Game Box, Corax Games, Funiverse, Kolossal 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, Pick-up and Deliver, Variable Player Powers ## Verdict Want more Western Legends? This expansion brings everything missing to make the game even richer and with more options!More characters and storiesExtra Kickstarter contentIncreases replayabilityNew miniatures and itemsLanguage dependencyRequires base gameFor base game fansRECOMMENDED ## Description If you love the Wild West and want more excitement in your Western Legends, this expansion is for you! Fistful of Extras brings all the extra content that came out of the Kickstarter campaign, boosting the base game with more figures, cards, and legendary characters. Think more story options, new items to equip your crew, and of course, six brand-new legends ready to write their names in history. Each new character comes with their own objective cards, ensuring each game is a unique adventure. We know there's a bit of language dependency, but with a little translation help, the immersion is guaranteed. If you already love Western Legends, this expansion is a full plate to expand your legends in the Wild West. It's more than just adding content; it's giving an extra flavor to those who are already fans of the base game, promising more variety and twists in your matches. Get ready to forge new legends and, who knows, maybe become one of them! ## How to Play Game Objective Western Legends: Fistful of Extras is an expansion that adds new elements to the base game, such as characters, objective cards, story cards, and items. The main objective remains the same: players take on the role of legends of the Old West, seeking to increase their fame and fortune through various actions. Refer to the manual for details on this section. Setup The game setup follows the same rules as the base game, with the following additions: Shuffle the new legend cards with the existing ones and deal two to each player. Shuffle the new story cards with the existing ones. Place the new items in the General Store. Shuffle the new poker cards into the poker deck. Place all the legend tokens in the provided cloth bag. For the variant with bandit cards, apply the corresponding stickers to the bases or miniatures of the bandits. Shuffle the 6 bandit cards and place them near the combat deck. Game Flow The game flow follows the same structure as the base game, with the addition of the new cards and mechanics. Refer to the manual for details on this section. Actions and How to Play Joker Cards The 2 new Joker cards function differently from the other poker cards. They have no numerical value in combat, games, or poker. Instead, players can use them as substitutes for another card in their hand, revealing them while keeping them for later use. If a Joker is revealed on top of the deck during a poker game or played by the dealer, it assumes the suit and value that each player chooses—similar to the Cheat card. Bandit Cards When a player enters a space with a bandit, reveal the top card of the bandit deck. Refer to the number on the bandit's base to determine the card's effect. Each bandit card has one of four possible effects: Combat effect Additional reward Additional penalty Thematic quote (nothing happens) Read the effect aloud and apply it to the combat, following the standard rules. The player who activates the story card or effect that generates the bandits chooses which bandits appear and in which hideout. End of Game and Scoring Refer to the manual for details on this section. Tips for Winning Use the Joker cards strategically to keep valuable cards in your hand. Be prepared for the unpredictable effects of the bandit cards when facing them. Explore the new story cards and items for additional opportunities to gain fame and resources. ## FAQ ### Do I need the base game Western Legends to play with this expansion? Yes, absolutely! Fistful of Extras is an expansion and adds content to the base game Western Legends, so you need it to play. ### How many players does this expansion support? The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, which is for 2 to 6 players. ### Does the game become much more complicated with this expansion? The complexity increases slightly, as there are more options and components. But if you are already familiar with the base game, the learning curve for the expansion is quite smooth. ### What is the average playtime 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 rules. ### Does this expansion add a lot of cards and components? Yes! It brings 6 new characters, objective cards, story cards, new miniatures, and items, significantly expanding the game's variety. ### Do I need to translate the cards? There is a moderate language dependency. Some cards and objectives might require translation for a smoother experience, but many players use translated sheets or cards. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 29.02 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=3926053&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/29370/western-legends-fistful-of-extras?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com