
- BGG rank
- BGG #806
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Everdell Farshore
- 1–4 players
- 40–80 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2023

Rules assistance for Everdell: Pearlbrook – Collector's Edition
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Everdell: Pearlbrook – Collector's Edition 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 Hand Management, Set Collection, and Open Drafting.
The collector's edition comes with game play content not included in the retail edition: 4 additional adornment cards, 6 event cards, and 4 forest cards. Some additional components as well: 18 additional meeples, 3 additional frog ambassadors, 6 open/closed 3D signs, and a scorepad. Explore a new underwater society in Pearlbrook, the first expansion for Everdell!Pearlbrook introduces a new side board, the river board, where you'll send your frog ambassador to gather a new resource: pearls. You'll also encounter new aquatic critters and constructions! Collect enough pearls and you can construct fabulous wonders and adornments, to make your city the pride of Everdell!
Everdell: Pearlbrook – Collector's Edition 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: Pearlbrook – Collector's Edition 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: Pearlbrook – Collector's Edition 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: Pearlbrook – Collector's Edition has a complexity rating of 2.9 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: Pearlbrook – Collector's Edition belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Animals. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, 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: Pearlbrook – Collector's Edition 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: Pearlbrook – Collector's Edition 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.