# War of the Buttons: The Flower Meadow & Little Sister ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2018 - **BGG Rating**: 6.9 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2-4 - **Duration**: 45-70 min - **Weight**: — - **Designers**: Andreas Steding - **Artists**: Harald Lieske - **Publishers**: ADC Blackfire Entertainment GmbH, Frosted Games - **Categories**: Dice, Expansion for Base-game, Movies / TV / Radio theme, Novel-based - **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Worker Placement ## Verdict If you enjoy 'War of the Buttons' and want a little extra spice without added complexity, this mini-expansion is for you! It adds a neat tactical layer with the 'Little Sister' in a straightforward way.Another tactical optionEasy to integrateGreat for base game fansMinimal textRequires base gameSmall additionLimited promo itemFOR GENRE FANS ## Description Hey folks! Ready to give your base game of 'War of the Buttons' a little boost? This mini-expansion, a cool treat from the Brettspiel Adventskalender 2018, brings two new elements to shake things up: the 'Little Sister' marker and the 'The Flower Meadow' area. The concept is straightforward: you use your 'Little Sister' to influence locations on the board. Think of her as a special helper you can activate at the start of each round. Each player can only have one active 'Little Sister' at a time, so it's wise to choose carefully where and when to deploy her to maximize her impact. This expansion adds an extra layer of strategy and interaction, ideal for those who already enjoy the game and want a bit more spice. Language isn't an issue here, as the text involved is minimal and easy to remember. If you're into worker placement and dice rolling, and looking for an expansion that doesn't overcomplicate things, this is a great addition. It introduces new tactical decisions without bogging down the game, maintaining the fun and flow we all love. It's the kind of expansion that makes you ponder, 'Hmm, where should I place my Sister now?' ## How to Play Game Objective The objective of the game, with the "War of the Buttons: The Flower Meadow & Little Sister" mini-expansion, is to strategically use the Little Sister tokens to influence Locations and gain advantages. By placing the Little Sister in a Location, the player who placed her gains 1 additional button each time they place dice in that Location in the current round. If that player also wins the bonus tile at the end of the round, they receive the bonus twice. The game involves managing these tokens to maximize gains and potentially win the bonus tiles. Preparation (Setup) The Little Sister mini-expansion adds a new Location to the game board: the Flower Meadow. The Flower Meadow Location tile is attached to the bottom left corner of the game board. The Little Sister tokens are placed next to the game board, forming a reserve. Game Flow The game progresses in rounds. The use of the Little Sister occurs at the beginning of each round: At the beginning of each round, players can decide whether they want to place their Little Sister in one of the Locations. This decision must be made after the new bonus tokens have been placed, but before players have rolled their colored dice. After this decision phase, players roll their colored dice and proceed with the normal game actions. Actions and How to Play Obtaining the "Little Sister" Token For each round, a player can use a pair of colored dice (which must show the same number) in the Flower Meadow. As a reward, the player takes a Little Sister token of their player color. The dice placed in the Flower Meadow cannot be moved and count towards the evaluation of the exam, as well as the snitch. A player who has a Little Sister token in front of them or already in use in any Location cannot place dice in the Flower Meadow. Only one player per round can place dice in the Flower Meadow. Using the "Little Sister" Token At the beginning of each round, players can decide whether they want to place their Little Sister in one of the Locations. This decision is made after the new bonus tokens are placed, but before rolling the colored dice. Players using the Little Sister can place the token in the Location for marking. The Little Sister causes the player who placed her to gain 1 additional button each time they place dice in that Location (in the current round). If that player also wins the bonus tile at the end of the round, they receive the bonus twice. The Little Sister token is returned to the reserve and can be collected again by that player using dice in the Flower Meadow. All players can use their Little Sister token, even if only one player per round can place dice in the Flower Meadow. Only one active Little Sister token is allowed per player. Multiple tokens can be used in the same round (by different players). End of Game and Scoring Refer to the manual for details on this section. Tips for Winning Maximize Button Gains: Place your Little Sister in a Location where you plan to place many dice that round to secure extra buttons with each placement. Double Bonuses: Try to use the Little Sister in a Location where you have a good chance of winning the bonus tile at the end of the round, as this will double the bonus received. Manage the Token: Remember that you can only have one active Little Sister token at a time. Plan when and where to use it to optimize your gains, and know that it returns to the reserve to be collected again after use. ## FAQ ### Does this expansion work on its own, or do I need the base game? You absolutely need the base game 'War of the Buttons' to play this. It adds elements to the main game. ### What's the impact of this expansion on the game? It introduces the 'Little Sister' marker, which allows you to influence specific locations on the board each round, adding a new layer of strategy and decision-making. ### Are the new rules difficult to learn? Not at all! The text involved is minimal, and the rules are very straightforward, easy to memorize and integrate into your game. ### How many players does this expansion support? It expands the base game, so it supports the same player count as the original 'War of the Buttons', which is 2 to 4 players. ### Does the expansion's theme fit well with the game? Yes, it maintains the theme of the base game and adds an element that integrates naturally into the experience. ### Is it worth it for someone who doesn't play 'War of the Buttons' very often? If you already enjoy the base game, it adds an interesting touch. If you play infrequently, it might not be essential, but it's a small addition that doesn't disrupt the flow.