Deep in the woods of Everdell, beneath the branches of the great Evertree, small forest creatures are building a thriving civilization. In Everdell: Essentials Edition , you lead your own group of forest creatures and try to build the most beautiful and successful town in the forest over the course of four seasons.
Everdell is a strategic board game centered around worker placement, board building, and resource management. During the game, you send your creatures out to gather twigs, resin, pebbles, and berries, draw cards, and visit special locations. Using these resources, you build a town of up to 15 buildings and forest creatures, with cards reinforcing each other and forming increasingly powerful combinations. Each turn, you choose whether to place a worker, play a card, or prepare for the next season. After each season, your animals return so you can deploy them again and embark on new adventures in the next season.
The game consists of over 150 cards, only a few of which are placed on the table per session. This means you’ll have different card combinations every time you play. The game ends when a full cycle of seasons has been played. The player with the most points wins the game.
Can you build your town in Everdell through the seasons and become the most beautiful in the forest?
Why You’ll Want to Play Everdell: Essentials Edition
The Essentials Edition features the same gameplay as the standard version but uses simpler cardboard components instead of the more luxurious pieces from the base game
Ideal as an entry-level introduction to the world of Everdell
Stunning artwork of forest animals, buildings, and the iconic Evertree
Worker placement and tableau building offer plenty of tactical choices and clever combinations
Perfect for players who enjoy an atmospheric and challenging game night
High replay value thanks to over 150 cards and ever-changing combinations