This past weekend I had a chance to play Everdell with my friend Nikki. We are still practicing social distancing, so we met virtually using Tabletopia. I'll share a brief overview and thoughts about this game featuring cute woodland creatures. Overview of the Game Nikki had recently played a solo game of Everdell and was able to teach me. There aren't a lot of complicated rules and for the most part everything seemed fairly clear. The two main mechanisms used in Everdell are worker placement and tableau building. Actions on the board are available to all by placing your (woodland creature) worker meeple on an available action space. Some spaces are shareable and can accommodate multiple workers, while others are exclusive and only have room for one. Players gather resources and collect character and construction (location) cards. As players acquire the necessary items to play a card, they may play it to their city, which is the tableau of cards in front of them. Play goes on through a series of four seasons. Each season has a slightly different bonus at the beginning and each season adds additional workers to each player's pool. After the final season, points are tallied and the player with the most points wins. Thoughts and Comments
I really enjoyed learning and playing Everdell for the first time. That may be in part to winning my inaugural game. I must have had an excellent teacher. Somehow, everything just seemed to fit in place and work the way I needed it. Next play probably won't be as forgiving. I really appreciated having relatively simple/short rules and being able to get started quickly. Even with its relative simplicity, this game offers a lot of decisions. Determining which cards to select/play versus when to gather needed resources. How can I assess the quality of the components in a virtual setting? First, I can describe what is seen on screen and compare to other virtual iterations of games. Second, I have actually seen the physical game and components as well. At the back center of the game board is a cardboard constructed tree used to support game pieces and house cards. This centerpiece really enhances the enjoyment of the game. It adds ambiance, drawing you into the storybook atmosphere. The animal shaped meeples and great illustrations also add to the attractiveness of this game. Everdell bridges the gap between casual/light players and the more seasoned hobby gamer. If this sounds like something that interests you, it's definitely worth checking out. To learn more about Everdell click here to visit the page on BoardGameGeek.com. Please use the comments section below if you've already played Everdell and would like to share your thoughts? Take advantage of this unique situation where many of us are sequestered to our homes and play with family members. If there's nobody available to play board games, then consider giving Tabletopia a try. It's a great way to play tabletop games online. Game on!
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