Village: Inn*

Village Inn is an engaging expansion to the acclaimed board game Village, known for its innovative mechanics and immersive gameplay. This expansion introduces players to new dimensions of strategy and interaction within the quaint village setting, enhancing the base game with the addition of two pivotal buildings: the brewery and the inn.

Gameplay Overview

  • New Craft Building - The Brewery: The brewery introduces beer as a new resource in the game. Players can now engage in brewing as a new avenue for acquiring goods and influencing the village dynamics.
  • The Inn: A focal point for social interaction within the game, the inn allows players to encounter influential villagers (represented by cards). These cards can be acquired through the expenditure of beer, coins, and time, each offering unique abilities that can be activated once per game.
  • Villager Cards: The villager cards provide players with various benefits, including immediate advantages during gameplay or additional points at the end of the game for fulfilling certain criteria.
  • Fifth Player Components: Village Inn makes the game more inclusive by adding all the necessary components to accommodate a fifth player, expanding the potential player base and adding more variability to the game.

Special Features

  • Enhanced Gameplay Depth: By introducing beer as a resource and the inn as a new strategic location, Village Inn significantly deepens the gameplay experience, offering new strategies and decisions for players.
  • Unique Villager Abilities: The expansion diversifies player actions and strategies through the unique abilities provided by the villager cards, adding a layer of personalization and strategic planning to the game.
  • Increased Player Interaction: The acquisition and use of villager cards encourage more player interaction, as individuals compete for influential villagers and strategically utilize their abilities.

Conclusion

Village Inn is a must-have expansion for fans of the base game Village, bringing fresh dynamics, strategic opportunities, and a touch of social intrigue to the village's peaceful setting. Whether brewing beer, mingling with influential villagers at the inn, or accommodating a new player, this expansion revitalizes the game with new layers of engagement and strategy. Village Inn not only extends the replayability of Village but also enhances the thematic depth and complexity, making every trip to the village an adventure worth revisiting.

Nominated for 2 awards.

  • 2 - 5 Players
  • 60 - 120 Minutes
  • 12+ years old
  • Medium difficulty

Video reviews, ratings, Let's Plays and tests for Village: Inn

  • YouTube Review for the game "Village: Inn" by BoardGameGeek
    Video is in English

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