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Fantasy Ranch
2019
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- 2–4 players
- 10–75 min
- 5+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
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Fantasy Ranch is a board game released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 10–75 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Keshia Swanlund and Anastasia Swanlund and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Area Majority / Influence.
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About the game
Welcome to Fantasy Ranch! Kick off your boots and pull up a chair for a game where all your dreams of owning a beautiful ranch with a stable full of horses can come true. Take real-life ranching to the tabletop as you choose from a wide variety of actual horses, hire highly skilled hands, and expand your property by laying claim to some of the most beautiful land in the west. With 3 levels of difficulty, Fantasy Ranch is a great game whether you're a greenhorn or grizzled. So saddle up your dream horse, compete in the most thrilling competitions, and use your winnings to build yourself the perfect Fantasy Ranch! Fantasy Ranch is played over 5 rounds simulating a horse show season. Each round you will go to shows and try to build your ranch into the best around. Start by drafting a stable of 4 Horse cards. Choose from one of 6 double sided Ranch tiles where your horses will live - watch your stable grow with custom horse meeples. On your turn select from 3 different actions to continue building your ranch. You can buy land, buy more horses or farm your ranch. Build up your property from a simple homestead to a wealthy land owner. Don't buy more than you can control or your neighbor might decide to move in and take it over. Hire employees which give you additional actions or powers to help you meet your goals. Twist of Fate cards give you rewards if you can complete the requirements but act fast since other players could beat you to them. Win shows by rolling dice based on your horses' show skills. Horses with more training will have an advantage but the dice represents how unpredictable horses can be! Win trophies by collecting sets of horses, competing Twist of Fate, owning land, completing ranches, and taking over other players' property! The game mixes area control with resource management to create a light weight fun intro game. Bonus Game! The Trail Ride: Here at the Ranch, we know just how hard it can be to corral all of those younger buckaroos so we've included The Trail Ride where kids can either set out on their own or you can play with them. This game lets kids become the trail boss by making choices to compete in shows, raise foals, and buy and trade horses. With 3 skill levels, The Trail Ride can be played with children as young as 5 years of ages. It's a game that grows with your kid! —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Fantasy Ranch supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Fantasy Ranch is 10–75 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Fantasy Ranch for ages 5 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Fantasy Ranch has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Fantasy Ranch belongs to these categories: Animals and American West. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Area Majority / Influence. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Fantasy Ranch are: Keshia Swanlund and Anastasia Swanlund. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Fantasy Ranch as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.