If you already enjoy the village expansion dynamics of Keyflower, get ready to upgrade your infrastructure with the Keyside. This expansion introduces a new strategic element: the boat tile, which alters how you handle resource logistics during the winter season. Think of the Keyside as a massive arrival point; at the end of winter, it receives a whopping 12 resources all at once. It's like a supply convoy arriving at your dock, injecting raw materials into your ecosystem.

But wait, it's not as simple as it sounds. There is a crucial rule detail: the resources that arrive at the Keyside stay 'stuck' on the tile. They cannot be moved elsewhere. However, this doesn't make them useless. Other tiles in your village can score using these resources, provided that the scoring condition doesn't require the resource to be physically transported onto that specific tile (meaning those with white hexagon icons won't work here).

This slight change creates a new tactical puzzle. You'll need to plan the positioning of your port and which adjacent buildings can take advantage of this static abundance. It's the perfect tool for those who want to optimize winter scoring and add more layers of economic planning to the game. Debuted at Spiel 2024, the Keyside expands the synergy possibilities between tiles, forcing players to rethink space management and route efficiency. If you love squeezing every possible point out of your board, this addition is essential for adding that extra spice to your medieval town.