# Keyflower: Boat 7

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 7.7
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 60-120 min
- **Weight**: 3.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Richard Breese, Sebastian Bleasdale
- **Artists**: Juliet Breese
- **Publishers**: Dice Realm, Ediciones MasQueOca, R&D Games
- **Categories**: City Building, Economic, Expansion for Base-game, Medieval, Nautical
- **Mechanics**: Auction / Bidding, Modular Board, Network and Route Building, Pick-up and Deliver, Set Collection, Worker Placement

## Verdict
Perfect for Keyflower players looking for more fluidity in resource management. A small upgrade with a real impact.Total flexibility in resource allocationPassive income of essential materialsReduces positioning bottlenecksEasy to integrate into the base gameIt is only a single tileRequires the base game to functionRECOMMENDED

## Description
If you already enjoy the village-building dynamics of Keyflower, 'Boat 7' arrives to provide that strategic upgrade you didn't know you needed. Originally released as an exclusive item from the BoardGameGeek store, this small add-on introduces a boat tile that tweaks the game's resource logistics, offering more flexibility for players who love optimizing every single move.

The main advantage here is the ease of movement. With Boat 7, whenever you obtain resources or animals—whether by taking them from another player, via turn order tiles, other boats, or contracts—you are no longer bound by rigid positioning rules. You can simply place these items on any tile in your village, which significantly speeds up your production engine and prevents the frustrating bottleneck of having a resource but nowhere to put it.

Additionally, Boat 7 acts as a steady source of raw materials. At the end of summer, autumn, and winter, the owner automatically receives one iron, one stone, and one wood directly onto their home tile. It's like having a reliable supplier ensuring you're never completely stranded during the game's most critical seasons.

While it's just a single tile, it alters the efficiency dynamics of the match. In a game where every space and every resource counts, having this allocation freedom and passive material income can be the difference between a mediocre village and a prosperous empire. It's the kind of micro-expansion that doesn't rewrite the basic rules but makes the gameplay experience smoother and more strategic for those who have already mastered the system.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game to use Boat 7?
Yes, it is an additional piece (promo) and doesn't work on its own; you need the original Keyflower.

### Does Boat 7 significantly increase game complexity?
No. It doesn't add complex rules; it simply simplifies resource allocation and provides passive bonuses.

### What's included in the box?
Basically the Boat 7 tile and the instructions for its specific abilities.

### How many players is it for?
It integrates into the base game, so it works for any session of 2 to 6 players.

### Is it worth it for someone just starting out?
For beginners, the base game is plenty. I recommend this item for those who already know the mechanics and want to optimize their strategy.