Windmill Valley: Blooming Sails

Board&Dice, Giant Roc, HIT Games · Board game · 2025
1–4 · best 3 Solo 45–90 min Weight 3.0/5
8.7 rating Ludopedia
8.1 rating BGG
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8.7 rating Ludopedia
8.1 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you're already a fan of Windmill Valley and crave more strategy and options, this expansion is a treat to take your tulips to the world!

Highlights
  • More trade options
  • Strategic navigation
  • Calendar with variants
  • Enhanced replayability
  • New rewards
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • Adds complexity
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready to expand your horizons in the vibrant world of tulips with Windmill Valley: Blooming Sails! The demand for these floral beauties is booming, and you, as a true rural entrepreneur, feel it's time to go beyond land borders. Forget just the valley; now it's time to dream of new markets and homes for your prized bulbs. The decision to acquire a ship and set sail across the seas isn't just a cool idea, it's a strategic necessity to secure your prominent place in the growing and lucrative tulip trade. With sails hoisted and hopes high, you embark, determined to make your tulips the most coveted on the planet!

This expansion brings a significant twist to the 'Conduct Foreign Trade' action. Now, instead of just trading, you'll literally sail your ship between different ports, spending your tulip bulbs to unlock amazing rewards. The strategic position of your ship on the maritime map isn't just for show; it will determine the benefits you can gain when advancing on the Calendar. And speaking of the Calendar, it also received an upgrade! Now, players can choose between the regular variant for a familiar experience or the expert variant, which promises even deeper challenges and strategies. If you already enjoy Windmill Valley, get ready for an extra layer of nautical decisions and prosperity opportunities!

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Rules manual

Official PDF file

Rules manual — Windmill Valley: Blooming Sails English · PDF
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Best player count

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1–4 players
1 REC
2 OK
3 BEST
4 OK

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Game details

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Country: Netherlands Misc: LongPack Games Theme: Flowers
Publisher Board&Dice, Giant Roc, HIT Games, Maldito Games, Pixie Games
Designer Dani Garcia
Artist Pedro Codeço

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Is Windmill Valley: Blooming Sails a standalone game?
No, it is an expansion and requires the Windmill Valley base game to be played. It adds new mechanics and components to the original experience.
How many players can participate with this expansion?
Like the base game, the expansion supports 1 to 4 players, including an enhanced solo mode.
What is the average playtime with the expansion?
The expansion might slightly extend the playtime, but it generally remains between 45 and 90 minutes, depending on the number of players and familiarity with the rules.
Does the expansion increase the game's complexity?
Yes, it introduces new rules for the Foreign Trade action and the Calendar, including an expert variant, which adds an extra layer of strategy and complexity.
What are the main new features brought by the expansion?
The main new features are the ship navigation mechanic between ports, the ability to spend bulbs for specific rewards, and an updated Calendar with regular and expert difficulty options.
Is a good level of English required to play?
No, Ludopedia indicates that the game has 'No Language Dependence', meaning that components and rules are generally language-independent or have available translations.