# Wombat Rescue: 5th Player Expansion

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2015
- **BGG Rating**: 6.3
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-5
- **Duration**: 60-0 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Matt Wolfe
- **Artists**: Mateusz Szulik
- **Publishers**: Eagle-Gryphon Games
- **Categories**: Animals, Expansion for Base-game, Humor
- **Mechanics**: Grid Movement, Modular Board, Network and Route Building, Pick-up and Deliver

## Verdict
If you own Wombat Rescue and want to include more players, this expansion simply adds a fifth player to the mix.Expands player countRules included in baseIncreases interactionMaintains game's humorSpecific objective expansionNot always easy to findFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Hey everyone! If you're a fan of Wombat Rescue and feel like the fun isn't complete without more people at the table, this expansion is for you! The "Wombat Rescue: 5th Player Expansion" does exactly what its name suggests: it opens the doors for one more friend to join the chaos, increasing the player count from 4 to 5. The rules for this new player count are already included in the base game's rulebook, along with those for other expansions released at the time. This expansion was one of the final stretch goals for the Kickstarter campaign, but it narrowly missed its target. Nevertheless, the good news is that it became available for purchase directly from the publisher. If you already own the base game and want to spice up your sessions by adding another participant to the frantic wombat rescue mission, this is the right move. It's a simple and direct way to boost interaction and competition, while maintaining the fun and chaotic essence the game already offers. Get ready for more laughs and challenges with this addition!

## FAQ
### Does this expansion add new components or just rules?
This expansion focuses on enabling 5-player games. The rules for this player count are already in the base game's rulebook, and the expansion itself might not bring many new components, depending on the edition.

### Do I need to buy this expansion to play with 5 players?
The rules for 5 players are already in the base game's manual. This expansion was released later and might be necessary to have all supporting components, if any.

### Where can I buy the "Wombat Rescue: 5th Player Expansion"?
It was originally a Kickstarter stretch goal. Currently, the most common way to find it is directly on the publisher's website or in the secondary market.

### Does this expansion significantly change the base game experience?
The main impact is adding one more player, which naturally increases table interaction and competition while maintaining the fun essence of Wombat Rescue.

### Is this an essential expansion for base game owners?
It depends on your group. If you usually play with 4 or fewer people, it might not be essential. But if you always have an extra friend wanting to join, it becomes very useful.

### Does the game's complexity increase with 5 players?
The rule complexity doesn't change, but the table dynamics and the downtime between turns might increase slightly with an additional player.

### Does this expansion add new characters or mechanics?
The main focus is enabling a fifth player. New mechanics or complex characters are not the focus of this expansion; it serves to expand the base game's capacity.