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Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
If you love Everdell and want more of that charm, Pearlbrook is a sure dive! The expansion brings novelties that make the game even richer.
Highlights
- Expansion adds pearls and frogs
- New aquatic cards and constructions
- Maintains base game essence
- More strategic variety
Keep in mind
- High language dependency
- Requires base game
- Collector's Edition has extras
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About the game
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If you've fallen in love with the charming world of Everdell and were craving more adventures, get ready! Pearlbrook, the first major expansion for the base game, takes you to explore an underwater society full of novelties and sparkle. And if you snagged the Collector's Edition, you even get an extra treat: more adornment, event, and forest cards, plus extra meeples and frog ambassadors to boost your city!
The main highlight here is the new side board, the 'river board'. That's where you'll send your frog ambassador, a new little guy who's come to collect a fresh resource: pearls! These beauties are the key to building spectacular wonders and adornments that will make your city shine brighter than the sun on a beach day. Get ready to meet new aquatic creatures and constructions that will add a special touch to your tableau. The expansion maintains the essence of Everdell, with the hand management and worker placement we already know, but adds this extra layer of pearl collection and new strategies for those looking to expand their city and accumulate points in innovative ways. It's the chance to make your Everdell city even prouder and more unique!
The main highlight here is the new side board, the 'river board'. That's where you'll send your frog ambassador, a new little guy who's come to collect a fresh resource: pearls! These beauties are the key to building spectacular wonders and adornments that will make your city shine brighter than the sun on a beach day. Get ready to meet new aquatic creatures and constructions that will add a special touch to your tableau. The expansion maintains the essence of Everdell, with the hand management and worker placement we already know, but adds this extra layer of pearl collection and new strategies for those looking to expand their city and accumulate points in innovative ways. It's the chance to make your Everdell city even prouder and more unique!
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Families
Publisher
Starling Games (II), Hobby World, Lotus Frog Games, Maldito Games, Matagot, Pegasus Spiele, Rebel Sp. z o.o.
Designer
James A. Wilson
Artist
Andrew Bosley, Dann May
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the base Everdell game to play Pearlbrook?
Yes, absolutely! Pearlbrook is an expansion and requires the base Everdell game to be played.
How much does it add to the playtime?
The expansion can add about 10-20 minutes to the total playtime, depending on your familiarity with the new mechanics and the number of players.
Is Pearlbrook much harder than the base Everdell?
The complexity increases slightly with the new pearl collection mechanics and the new board, but it remains accessible for those already playing Everdell. The weight on BGG is similar.
Does the Collector's Edition have different rules than the regular version?
No, the rules are the same. The Collector's Edition simply includes additional components like more cards and meeples, which do not alter the core gameplay.
Are pearls a difficult resource to obtain?
Obtaining pearls requires strategic planning with the frog ambassador, but they are essential for building the most powerful adornments, making the effort worthwhile.
Is it necessary to translate the cards to play?
Yes, the expansion has a good amount of text on its cards and components, so a full translation or knowledge of English is recommended to make the most of it.