Meadow: Downstream - Expansion Review - Beyond The Base Game

[@mr_boom105]

I have only played this game at 2, and I feel like we both played a full game by the end of it.. I can't imagine playing with more people and extra rounds.

[@TheBrokenMeeple]

It does drag hence my house rule.

[@pjlacey3990]

I want it just for the art work!

[@stacie_everdell]

I recently picked up Meadow and the expansion. I've only played the base, and only solo. I love it. I'm ready to play with the expansion and it's nice to hear there is a slightly new solo mode to explore, though I had no issues with the base solo. I will probably teach this in stages when playing with others and I will definitely use your house rule. It makes so much sense. Thanks for your insights, once again.

[@TheBrokenMeeple]

Hope you enjoy the expansion!

[@stacie_everdell]

@@TheBrokenMeeple I've played it a couple of times now and it's a hit! The house rule we use with both base and expansion is you play with all 5 meadow tiles but can only use 4 of them. So in the base game, each player takes 4 turns per round. With the expansion, each player takes 5 turns per round. Our game last night with expansion ran 2.5 hours with 3 players, but we didn't mind. It was enjoyed by all. ☺

[@amchasteenable]

Great review!

[@sophiahercher6386]

Most important question: Does the base game fit in the expansion box? I must have the otter :D

[@TheBrokenMeeple]

It does fit if you remove the base game insert.

[@stevegodfrey7973]

@@TheBrokenMeeple if you flip the expansion card holder upside down it will fit in one of the slots in the base game insert….if you haven’t thrown it away yet 😂

[@VanessaG1229]

I cannot wait for this expansion! Good to know about the length. I may just try your house rule, whenever I finally get it. Just release the otters already!

[@TheBrokenMeeple]

Give it a shot and let me know.

[@VanessaG1229]

I have to get the expansion first. Hope it gets released in US soon.

[@nikoe6071]

Monolith Acquires Reichbusters and Solomon Kane from Mythic Games.

[@clvrswine]

There's just one thing missing: spiders.

[@TheBrokenMeeple]

🤨

[@shovahkais7671]

Ohh, the house rule sounds very elegant, it fixes the drag and adds a layer of strategy.

[@TheBrokenMeeple]

✌️😉

[@kimoro9643]

that’s great the solo mode is a bit better! I always house rule long games shorter lol 😝

[@TheBrokenMeeple]

True that!

[@TheLuminousCleric]

Supposedly, the expansion DOES fit into the base game box with the insert.

[@TheBrokenMeeple]

Not convinced by that unless they don't sleeve their cards which in this game is such a bad idea!

[@blacksheep9950]

Yep, mine is sleeved and fits in the insert.

[@donnakeferlis1649]

Multiplayer, AP, extra action... 😩. Glad I'm a solo gamer!