Everdell - La Règle du Jeu - Starling Games

Introduction

This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to playing Everdell, a charming worker placement and tableau-building game. You'll learn the essential rules and strategies to thrive in the forest kingdom of Everdell, where you'll build structures, meet exciting characters, and manage seasonal events.

Step 1: Set Up the Game

• Game Components: Gather all game pieces, including:
  • Game board
  • Resource tokens (wood, resin, gravel, and berries)
  • Building cards and critter cards
  • Event cards
  • Player boards
• Initial Placement:
  • Place the game board in the center of the table.
  • Shuffle and place building cards face down in designated areas on the board.
  • Set out resource tokens in accessible piles.
  • Each player chooses a color and takes the corresponding player board, critter cards, and workers.

Step 2: Understand the Game Mechanics

• Worker Placement: Players take turns placing their workers on various locations to gather resources or perform actions.
• Building Structures:
  • Collect resources to build from the building cards available.
  • Each building has specific resource requirements.
• Meeting Characters: Players can also recruit critters by meeting their requirements, enhancing their tableau.

Step 3: Turn Sequence

• Each turn consists of the following phases:
  1. Place Workers: Choose a location and place a worker to perform an action.
  2. Gather Resources: Collect resources based on your placed workers and any buildings you have.
  3. Build or Recruit: Use gathered resources to build a structure or recruit a critter.
  4. Prepare for Next Turn: Reassess resources and plan for the following round.

Step 4: Seasonal Changes

• Seasons: The game progresses through four seasons, each affecting gameplay:
  • Spring: Players can place additional workers.
  • Summer: Players can perform additional actions.
  • Autumn: Players need to manage their resources more carefully.
  • Winter: Prepare for the final scoring phase.
• At the end of each season, players may need to adjust their strategies based on available resources and goals.

Step 5: Scoring Points

• End Game Scoring:
  • Points are earned through:
    • Built structures (based on their point value)
    • Critters recruited
    • Completed events
    • Bonus points for specific objectives (check the game board for guidelines).
• Final Scoring: At the end of the last season, tally your points to determine the winner.

Conclusion

Everdell is a strategic game that requires careful planning and resource management. By following these steps, you can effectively set up the game, understand its mechanics, and navigate through the seasons to achieve victory. Remember to adapt your strategies as the game progresses and have fun exploring the enchanting world of Everdell!