# Bardwood Grove: Spirits of the Grove ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2024 - **BGG Rating**: 7.2 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-5 - **Duration**: 90 min - **Weight**: — - **Designers**: Carl Van Ostrand - **Artists**: Mihajlo Dimitrievski - **Publishers**: Final Frontier Games, Giant Roc, Super Meeple, TCG Factory - **Categories**: Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy - **Mechanics**: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, End Game Bonuses, Movement Points, Variable Player Powers ## Verdict 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.More player optionsNew charismatic bardsInnovative spirit mechanicMore cards and eventsRequires the base gameModerate language dependencyTranslation neededHIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description 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. ## How to Play Objective of the Game In Bardwood Grove: Floresta do Molejo - Espiritos da Floresta, players take on the role of bards navigating a mystical forest. The goal is to harness the power of Spirit cards to gain benefits and outscore your opponents. The game ends when a specific condition is met (consult the manual for details), and the player with the most points wins. Preparation (Setup) To set up the game, follow these steps: Separate the Spirit cards into three shuffled, face-down decks based on their card back/type: Morning Spirits, Daytime Spirits, and Night Spirits. Give each player 1 Spirit card from each deck, so each player has 3 Spirit cards at the start of the game. If playing solo, give the Rival 1 VP gem from each VP pool at the beginning of the game. Note: The Events from this expansion require the use of the Spirit cards. Do not use these events if you are not playing with the Spirit cards. Game Flow The game progresses through different phases, each allowing players to play specific types of Spirit cards: Composition Phase: Players can play Morning Spirits. Singing Phase: Players can play Daytime Spirits. Downtime Phase: Players can play Night Spirits. After playing a Spirit card, the player gains all benefits indicated on the card and places it face-up to the left of their player board to indicate that it has been played. Unplayed Spirit cards grant no additional benefits at the end of the game. Actions and How to Play During their turn, players can play Spirit cards based on the current phase: Morning Spirits: Played during the Composition Phase. Daytime Spirits: Played during the Singing Phase. Night Spirits: Played during the Downtime Phase. Each Spirit card provides a powerful, one-time benefit when played. Players must strategically decide when to use their Spirit cards to maximize their advantages. End of Game and Scoring The game ends when a specific condition is met (consult the manual for details). Players score points based on the benefits they gained from playing their Spirit cards and other scoring criteria (consult the manual for details). The player with the most points wins the game. Tips for Winning Plan ahead: Decide when to play your Spirit cards to maximize their benefits during the appropriate phases. Balance your strategy: Use a mix of Morning, Daytime, and Night Spirits to adapt to different phases of the game. Monitor your opponents: Keep an eye on their played Spirit cards to anticipate their moves and adjust your strategy accordingly. ## FAQ ### 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. ## Price Comparison ### Best Offers in Brazil - **Amazon**: R$ 105,99 (https://www.amazon.com.br/dp/B0GP8W5WTC?tag=bgbot26b-20&linkCode=as2) - **Taverna Real**: R$ 143,99 (https://www.tavernareal.com/tabuleiro/bardwood-grove-espiritos-da-floresta?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **Brechó Lúdico**: R$ 208,23 (https://brecholudico.com.br/produto/bardwood-grove-espiritos-da-floresta-expansao/?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on Compara Jogos: https://www.comparajogos.com.br/item/bardwood-grove-spirits-of-the-grove ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 8.96 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=7219470&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 20.79 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6546833&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 23.83 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6958258&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 25.22 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5528665&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 25.73 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5368135&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 25.73 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6880704&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 27.44 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5658062&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/45736/bardwood-grove-spirits-of-the-grove?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com