Everdell 2018
Designed by James A. Wilson
What it is
A medium-weight animals, card game, city building game for 1-4 players (~40 min), built around contracts, end game bonuses, hand management.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #44 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
Mechanics
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How to play Everdell
Everdell is a medium-weight game (rated 2.8 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–4 players, runs about 40 minutes and is aimed at ages 10 and up. It's an Animals, Card Game and City Building game where the core of play revolves around Contracts, End Game Bonuses and Hand Management. A medium-weight animals, card game, city building game for 1-4 players (~40 min), built around contracts, end game bonuses, hand management. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #44 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Everdell
How many players is Everdell?
Everdell plays with 1–4 players.
Can you play Everdell solo?
Yes — Everdell supports 1 player, so it has a solo (single-player) mode. It also scales up to 4.
Does Everdell work with 2 players?
Yes — Everdell plays 1–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Everdell take to play?
About 40 minutes per game.
Is Everdell hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 2.8 out of 5 — medium weight. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Everdell for?
The publisher recommends ages 10 and up.
What kind of game is Everdell?
Everdell is an Animals, Card Game, City Building game, built on Contracts, End Game Bonuses, Hand Management.
Where to buy Everdell
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