Keyflower*
Keyflower is a strategic board game designed for 2-6 players that spans over four rounds, each representing a different season: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. The game combines elements of auction, tile placement, and resource management set in a medieval world. Players start with a "home" tile and a team of workers, using them to bid for new tiles, gather resources, and build their village.
Gameplay Overview
- Players bid for village tiles using workers of matching colors.
- Each round represents a different season, affecting the gameplay and strategies.
- Workers can also be used for generating resources, skills, and more workers.
- More workers arrive in spring, summer, and autumn, some with special skills.
- Winter concludes the arrival of new workers, focusing on final scoring strategies. Special Features:**
- Dynamic auction and worker placement mechanics.
- The game offers different challenges each time, based on the mix of village tiles.
- Players need to manage resources, transportation, and worker skills effectively.
- Seasonal changes influence the strategic planning and actions.
- Designed by Richard Breese and Sebastian Bleasdale, Keyflower is part of the acclaimed "Key" series.
Conclusion
Keyflower presents a rich and engaging experience where strategic planning, resource management, and adaptability are key to success. Each game unfolds differently, offering a fresh challenge and replayability. The blend of unique mechanics and the ever-changing game board make Keyflower a captivating game for players looking to immerse themselves in a medieval world of village-building and resource management.
Nominated for 8 awards and won 3.
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- 2 - 6 Players
- 90 - 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
We like Keyflower so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
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- Position 26 in The best games set in the Renaissance
- Position 10 in The best games where players can only raise their bids under certain rules
- Position 7 in The best games where the starting player is determined by auction
- Position 11 in The best games where you can get advantages by owning objects
- Position 17 in The best games with worker placement with different types of workers
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- Position 28 in The best logistics/transportation board, card & dice games 🚚