Everdell expansions
Everdell Pearlbrook vs Everdell Spirecrest
Short answer: buy Everdell Pearlbrook first. King Panda ranks it first, but Meeple Mountain found the race for Wonders pulls focus from the base game. Great if you want a new goal; less so if you like the base game as is.
Pick Everdell Spirecrest first instead if this sounds more like your table: Opinions split. Weather and Big Critters suit groups that like surprises; planners may find it frustrating.
| Question | Everdell Pearlbrook | Everdell Spirecrest |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Worth it | Depends on your group |
| Buy order | #2 for Everdell | #4 for Everdell |
| What it adds | A river board, frog ambassadors, pearls to collect, Wonders to build, and new water critters and cards. | A mountain board, weather cards, Big Critter mounts, discovery cards, maps and expeditions. |
| What it fixes | Gives you a big goal to build toward beyond your 15-card city. | — |
| Type | Expansion | Expansion |
| Players | 1–4 players | 1–4 players |
| Rules load | — | — |
| Best for | — | — |
| You need first | Just the base game | Just the base game |
| Price guide | $60–$100 | $60–$100 |
| More | Everdell Pearlbrook details | Everdell Spirecrest details |