Bardwood Grove: Spirits of the Grove

Final Frontier Games, Giant Roc, Super Meeple · Board game · 2024
7.8 Ludopedia 7.2 BGG 1–5 Solo 90 min
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you're already a fan of Bardwood Grove and crave more variety, this expansion is a must-have! It expands the game with a fifth player, new bards, and spirits that provide a strategic boost.

Highlights
  • More player options
  • New charismatic bards
  • Innovative spirit mechanic
  • More cards and events
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base game
  • Moderate language dependency
  • Translation needed
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The Bardwood Grove crew is back and more musical than ever with the Spirits of the Grove expansion! If you enjoyed the base game and crave more of that artistic and competitive vibe, buckle up, because this expansion brings news that will liven up your games. To start, the game now accommodates a fifth musician, complete with all the necessary components for another artist to join the prestige race. Additionally, two brand-new Bards arrive to add that extra spice, each with their own quirks and musical styles. But the main highlight is the Spirits of the Grove, introducing an extra layer of strategy. Each musician begins with the support of three powerful spirits, which can be invoked at key moments to unleash unique and potent effects. These spirits are divided into different times of day – Morning, Afternoon, and Night – and using them at the right time can totally turn the game around! This expansion also adds new Skill cards and Events, ensuring that every playthrough becomes a new symphony of challenges and opportunities. It's your chance to expand the Bardwood Grove universe with more player options, more characters, and fresh ways to enchant the audience and judges.

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Rules manual — Bardwood Grove: Spirits of the Grove English · PDF
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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Mechanism: Tableau Building Players: Expansions Changing Player Count Setting: The Five Realms
Publisher Final Frontier Games, Giant Roc, Super Meeple, TCG Factory
Designer Carl Van Ostrand
Artist Mihajlo Dimitrievski

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can this expansion be played without the base game Bardwood Grove?
No, Spirits of the Grove is an expansion and requires the base game Bardwood Grove to be played.
How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion allows Bardwood Grove to be played with up to 5 players, adding components for the fifth player.
What are the main new features the expansion brings?
The expansion introduces a fifth player, two new Bards, Spirit cards with unique effects divided by time of day (Morning, Afternoon, Night), as well as new Skill and Event cards.
Does the game's complexity increase significantly with this expansion?
The expansion adds new strategic layers with the spirits, but the core mechanics of the base game are maintained. The complexity increases moderately, making it ideal for those who already master the main game.
Do I need the game in English to play?
Yes, the expansion has a moderate language dependency. It is recommended to have a translated spreadsheet or translated cards to fully enjoy the nuances of the new components.
Are the new Bards and Spirits very different from the originals?
The new Bards bring unique abilities and styles, while the Spirits offer new ways to interact with the game and gain timely advantages, adding significant replayability.