Expedition to Newdale

A chapter-based campaign from the Oh My Goods! universe with worker placement, push-your-luck and production chains.

Designer: Alexander Pfister
Published by: Lookout Games
Editions by: Lacerta, Funforge

Expedition to Newdale is Alexander Pfister's board game follow-up to his card game Oh My Goods!, set about five years after its events, though you need no prior knowledge. Each of the campaign's chapters takes around 90 minutes, and the full run adds up to roughly twelve hours, with a chapter you love being replayable on its own. You start with a personal board, a coal mine as your first building and five cards in hand, while the shared game board changes from chapter to chapter. You produce goods, push your luck, send workers out and chase the best chains. Think of it as an engine-building campaign with a storybook feel, best for those who like long-term arcs.

Chapter-based campaign of about twelve hoursStart with a coal mine and five cardsStandalone, no knowledge of Oh My Goods! needed

Who it's for

You like Oh My Goods! or Pfister's Great Western Trail and want a longer game with a shared storyline.

Not for you if…

You want a quick game or you dislike committing to a campaign. A full run takes many evenings.

Vibe's take

Slow-building and satisfying, with a storybook rhythm. Each chapter has its own twist on the same engine, so you keep optimizing while the setting keeps changing.