Meadow Board Game - Nature Observing Drafting and Set Collection Game, Strategic Exploration, Fun Family Game for Kids & Adults, Ages 10+, 1-4 Players, 60-90 Minute Playtime, Made by Rebel Studio

This is a wonderful game! Definitely high on our rotation. We've taught quite a few friends to play and it's on the easier end of the spectrum for a Euro game. Playing time is about 1.5 hrs for 3 people. The gameplay is straightforward and definitely leans to the tactical rather than strategic side, as the cards are constantly changing and you have to adapt your plans or be opportunistic.It's a beautiful game (God's creation is amazing)--everything from the card artwork to the box and instructions. It looks great on the table and it's very satisfying building your personal tableau of biomes (or whatever they're called). (We've recently added the Downstream expansion and that has really refreshed and expanded the experience--highly recommended).

Meadow is an incredibly cute game that gets brought to the table time and time again by my family. We have played it roughly 30 times now and it remains fun and exciting each time. Apart from a few exceptions, the gameplay is very balanced. Most games are a nail biter who will end with the most points. The rulebook is a very digestible read and actually points out and addressing questions that come up as you read. Very well written.Where this game truly excels is in its art direction and theme. The artwork is a real treat, I love how it adds to the cozy feel of taking a stroll in the woods or other scenic outdoor location. While some of the cards are a bit lackluster (left in the picture) most are very pleasant and some are absolutely stunning (right in the picture). Sometimes I find myself just trying to play a particular card in my meadow that I like rather than to try to get the most points, and the mechanics don't punish you much for doing so. The drawback is that I wish the cards were a bit larger to fit the art on them better. However, the table gets cluttered enough with all the cards anyway so larger cards sadly wouldn't work. We usually add a leaf to the table to play this game as a result.For those who enjoy an educational aspect to your tabletop gaming, the cards in Meadow include an index number that you can look up for a little bit of information about what the artwork features on the card.I only have a few gripes. First, getting the adjacency bonuses on the campfire board are practically essential if you want to win. Additionally, the house and fence symbols both being exclusive to the west deck (along with landscape and discovery cards until you switch to the north deck) makes it inconsistent to establish those symbols, which can be frustrating.

Meadow is #2 on my top ten list of favorite games! What a delight!

A must have adds a lot of game to the base game.

In Meadow, each player is building a tableau of cards which replicate the ecosystem of a meadow, starting with the various types of terrain, plants, insects, reptiles and amphibians, all the way to top-of-the-food- chain predators, like hawks and wolves. Evidence of human presence is also reflected by cards representing roads, houses, and even interesting artifacts left behind. The art in this game is amazing! Some of the animals pictured are so cute you just want to hug them! The gameplay is challenging, but not overly so. The player always has several options to choose from. The game looks great, and plays great. It has become one of my favorites!

We’ve played Meadow several times with different groups of people. It’s a little difficult to teach because there are so many ways to take a turn, but it’s hours of fun once you’re comfortable with the rules. The artwork is also adorable. My only complaint is that a 4 player game runs a little too long for most people, but you can always decide to end the game sooner.

Meadow is, for me, a "Comfortable" game: the art work throughout the game is very enjoyable, the game play/rules does take a little time to learn but once the concepts are learned the games falls into place, many options as to how to score points, a game even though one is competing with the other player/s - each player in interested in what "things" the other player/s find along the way of the game, and included in the game is a booklet that describes each of the playing cards as the cards represent various flora and fauna. So dare I say this game is "educational" without taking away from the looks and playing of the game. If you enjoy card games where one is building a set of cards than the game Meadow will be a game that you will enjoy.

We got this game on based on a recommendation from my daughter before we headed off on a month-long trip. In the month we’ve had the game, we’ve played it over 20 times. We’ve already gotten our money’s worth.In addition to being fun to play, the setup and takedown are particularly easy. We have other games that take a good bit of time getting things ready. This is not that. You can get to the gameplay almost immediately.