Straight Up Solo with John LaRuffa - Fields of Arle with Tea and Trade Expansion

[@JohnLaRuffa]

Note: I made a mistake in the use of tea. You can never exceed the amount of your benefits that you increase 1 or 2 levels above what is printed on the board. The final space on the tool track is a hard cap for the maximum of each thing you can get, even when you boost the amount by paying tea. Sorry for the confusion!

[@pincao]

Thanks John, need to get this off my shelf of shame. Looks great

[@fyrnice25]

Excellent Game! Think this thematically superior to the Tetris centered Feast for Odin. Tea expansion makes the open sandbox even greater.

[@Marky-by4zv]

Love this game, i have the expansion as well, regardless of any score, it is always a pleasure to go through the relaxing and open mechanics of the game. Do a full play through.

[@JohnLaRuffa]

We will have to see about the full play through as I have a lot of things to play before giving this one another run. When I do, I will most likely do it though.

[@bankingonmoney8224]

Thanks for providing information on the tea and trader expansion. Even though I have only 5 games under my belt, my high score of 85 points (only with base.game). There are so many choices which I love. Will be looking for the expansion. I love the base game but the expansion add more elements for sure. As always thanks.

[@JohnLaRuffa]

I love what this expansion does for the game! You are quite welcome!

[@bankingonmoney8224]

@@JohnLaRuffa I've done some searching online, appears to be sold out everywhere. Will have on my 2023 list of must haves.

[@JohnLaRuffa]

@@bankingonmoney8224 I hate that about this hobby! Cannot find a copy of The Farmers of the Moor Revised Edition either. I have been searching for over a year for that one.

[@bankingonmoney8224]

@@JohnLaRuffa I guess China shutting down major cities due to zero COVID policy doesn't help the situation.

[@kitcarpo4745]

Themeatically it's like Three Sisters lifted off of the pads and given some steroids. I have Three Sisters on my "played" shelf (that's a virtual shelf) and that makes me think this set will be on the list of games to keep in mind.

[@glossie6338]

Love the original but out of print , so but have borrowed the expansion - quite intimidating number of extra options initially even for someone who has played the game often. Would not offer this to a newbie but a definite for me if I can find a copy for a reasonable price. Massive amount of extra options. Thanks for review

[@JohnLaRuffa]

You bet! It’s certainly a top shelf game for experienced gamers. A sandbox of options at its finest!

[@kitcarpo4745]

How "tall" is your table? Mine is 30" and I was wondering if it would fit nicely.

[@LeRoi81]

Wrong Tea rules! You can never go above the printed value.

[@JohnLaRuffa]

Sorry, I made this video a long time ago. Can you elaborate on your comment?

[@LeRoi81]

Please look at the rules again. If you use 1 tea or 1 upgraded tea you cannot go past the printed max value. You said at the beginning that you can take 8 wood if you are at 6 and use an upgraded tea. Not possible. Maybe you playing it wrong the whole time and all who watched the video and do not read the rules.

[@JohnLaRuffa]

@LeRoi81 thanks for noticing this! I did not perceive it at all. I will post a pinned comment right now to this video.

[@LeRoi81]

​@@JohnLaRuffaUnfortunately it's somewhat hidden in the rules.