Welcome to Fantasy Ranch!
Hey there! At Fantasy Ranch, you can be in charge of your very own ranch and take care of all sorts of awesome horses. It’s a cool board game that lets you experience what it’s like to run a real-life ranch, but with a fun western twist. Don’t worry, though, it’s not as easy as it sounds. You’ve gotta be smart about how you manage things or you might end up losing everything you’ve worked so hard for. You can even hire employees to help you out, explore the land around your ranch, and buy new horses to grow your business. It’s a fantastic adventure waiting for you at Fantasy Ranch!
Getting Ready
Let’s set up the game by placing the gameboard in the center of the playing area. Take the Twist of Fate deck and shuffle it. Put the shuffled deck on the assigned space on the board. Place the Horse Figures and Goods tokens next to the board in separate piles. Now, shuffle the Horse Cards and deal four cards to each player, one at a time.
Put eight random horse cards on the assigned spaces on the board. Each player will get a guest ranch mat, four food tokens, four tack tokens, three dice of the same color, and a ranch tile. Put one location token on each player’s ranch tile. Also, place a horse figure on each player’s ranch tile for each horse card they have.
The first player will receive the first player token. And now, we’re ready to start the game!
GAMEPLAY
When I play this game, it’s all about taking turns and putting on shows. Let me explain how it works. Each round, I get to take one turn, just like everyone else. Then, once we’ve all taken our turns, it’s showtime! We put on two shows, and once they’re done, the round is over. Then we start a new round and do it all again.
When it’s my turn to play, I get to draw a Twist of Fate card and put it in front of me. If I meet the requirements, I can win the reward right away. If I don’t, I can save the card for later and use it then. I can only do one thing on my turn. I can buy a horse, get six goods from the bank, or buy a location on my Ranch tile. I also have some free turns where I can do different things, like selling horses, moving horses, trading supplies, or completing Twist of Fate cards.
Once you’ve finished all your chosen actions, it’s time to end your turn. When everyone has finished, the shows begin. During the shows, you’ll pick one of your horses with a matching show symbol, roll the dice, and see what you win. The highest roll is the winner, and the prize is written at the bottom of the card. The more trophies you have, the better off you’ll be.
We keep playing like this until we reach the Finals. In the Finals, we can only enter our World Class horses. We have to do three shows in a row. Each player gets a horse as a prize after each show. Once we’re done, the game is over.
That’s the End!
When the finals arrive and the game reaches its ultimate conclusion, that’s when the real excitement begins. It’s time to start tallying up those hard-earned trophies and see who will emerge victorious as the ultimate champion. So, put on your thinking cap, gather your determination, and get ready to face off against your opponents.
Now, imagine this – you’re sitting comfortably in a chair, ready to embark on an adventure like no other. The dream of owning the grandest ranch in existence is within your grasp, and all you have to do is dive right in. Welcome to the world of Fantasy Ranch, where your wildest dreams come to life as you build, customize, and cultivate the perfect ranch.
Hi there, I’m Ellie! I call Northeast Tennessee my home, a place filled with natural beauty and marvelous wonders. I have a profound love for animals, no matter their shape or size. Additionally, fantasy fiction novels hold a special place in my heart, transporting me to enchanting worlds beyond my imagination. And when I’m not lost within the pages of a book, you’ll find me exploring the great outdoors, basking in its splendor.
But there’s more to my life than just that. I have an incredible husband who cherishes me, and we share our love with our two adorable fur babies. The bond we share is one of immense love and joy. And perhaps what brings me the greatest happiness is being a part of this incredible community, surrounded by people who share my passions and inspire me every day.