
Haspelknecht
The Story of Early Coal Mining
A game by Thomas Spitzer, Johannes Sich
2 - 4 Players 60 - 90 minutes Medium
Action Points, End Game Bonuses, Turn Order: Stat-Based, Variable Set-up, Worker Placement
Environmental, Farming
Description
In Haspelknecht: The Story of Early Coal Mining, you'll take on the role of a farmer in the southern part of Germany's Ruhr region, where coal has been discovered near the surface. As you extend your farm and dig deeper to extract this valuable resource, you'll need to balance your efforts with the risk of accumulating pit water, which can stall your progress. With an innovative action selection mechanism, you'll have to choose the right tasks at the right time to succeed. With a playtime of 60 to 90 minutes, Haspelknecht offers a fun and challenging experience for 2 to 4 players. The game's unique setup and development tiles provide a lot of variation and replayability, so you can try different strategies each time you play. With its normal complexity level, Haspelknecht is easy to learn for fans of board games, making it a great addition to any game night.
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