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- 60–90 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.5/5
Rules assistant for Meadow: Downstream
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Meadow: Downstream is an expansion for Meadow released in 2022 for 1–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Klemens Kalicki and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Race, and Set Collection.
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About the game
Meadow: Downstream is an expansion for Meadow inspired by the fascinating nature of aquatic environments. Start a new journey to observe flora, fauna and landscapes connected with rivers, streams and lakes. Go kayaking down the river and compete with others on the new fields of exploration. Meadow: Downstream includes over 80 new cards depicting wildlife living in an aquatic environment and a new thematic envelope to discover. Kayaking mechanism allows players to score extra points for progressing down the river. Adjust the level of competition with two-sided river board. Choose between a fast stream and calm river to explore two faces of nature. —description from the publisher
Editions
- Meadow: DownstreamenRebel Studio2022
- Meadow: DownstreamenRebel Studio2022
- 芳野寻踪：顺流而下Rebel Studio2022
- Na louce: Po prouduADC Blackfire Entertainment, Rebel Studio2022
- Meadow: Au fil de l'eaufrRebel Studio2022
- Meadow: Im Reich der Natur – WasserweltendeRebel Studio2022
- Meadow: DownstreamitRebel Studio2022
- 메도우: 하류Hobby Game Mall, Rebel Studio2022
- Łąka: Z biegiem strumieniaplRebel Studio2022
- Pradera: Río abajoesRebel Studio2022
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- ADC Blackfire Entertainment
- Hobby Game Mall
- Rebel Studio
Questions and answers
Meadow: Downstream 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 Meadow: Downstream is 60–90 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 Meadow: Downstream for ages 10 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.
Meadow: Downstream has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Meadow: Downstream belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Race, and Set Collection. 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 Meadow: Downstream are: Klemens Kalicki. 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 Meadow: Downstream as an expansion for Meadow. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Meadow to use it. Check that your edition of Meadow is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.