
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Everdell: Collector's Edition
- 1–4 players
- 40–80 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2018

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Everdell: Glimmergold Pack is an expansion for Everdell released in 2019 for 1–4 players, 40–80 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by James A. Wilson and its main mechanics are Income, End Game Bonuses, and Open Drafting.
This upgrade pack allows owners of the Standard Edition to essentially upgrade their copy of the game to a Collector's Edition. Components include: Extra! Extra! Cards (15 cards) Legendary Cards (10 cards) Rules for Collector's Edition cards Rat Workers (6 wooden meeples) Upgraded Victory Point Token Set (30 metal coins (20x1-point, 10x3-point)) Upgraded "Occupied" tokens (20 wooden tokens & stickers) Upgraded 8-sided die (1 deluxe die) Components only included in the 2nd Edition: Rugwort Cards (3 cards) Upgraded twig components (30 wooden twigs with flattened sides to prevent rolling) It does NOT contain: Collector's Edition Box (with spot UV) Collector's Edition Box Sleeve (with spot gold foil) First introduced as part of the Everdell: Pearlbrook Kickstarter as the "Everdell Upgrade Pack" (which did not include the 3 Rugwort cards or the 2nd edition twigs).
Everdell: Glimmergold Pack supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Everdell: Glimmergold Pack is 40–80 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Everdell: Glimmergold Pack for ages 13 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Everdell: Glimmergold Pack has a complexity rating of 2.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Everdell: Glimmergold Pack belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Animals. Its main mechanics are Income, End Game Bonuses, and Open Drafting. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Everdell: Glimmergold Pack are: James A. Wilson. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Everdell: Glimmergold Pack as an expansion for Everdell. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Everdell to use it. Check that your edition of Everdell is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.