Everdell
Meadow Refresh Each Season (Everdell)
Everdell forums often recommend more frequent meadow refreshes to reduce dead turns and boost card flow.
Whenever a player prepares for season, discard and refill one Meadow card before their next turn.
Open Event Draft (Everdell)
This Everdell setup rule increases strategic planning by giving players early influence over event race conditions.
Reveal 6 event cards at setup. In reverse order, each player bans one. Play with the remaining 4.
Trailing Worker Bonus (Everdell)
A catch-up Everdell variant helps players behind on city growth maintain tempo into late seasons.
If your city has 3+ fewer cards than leader at season prep, gain one temporary worker for that season only.
2-Player Shared Occupancy Token (Everdell)
Two-player Everdell can feel open; this house rule increases competition for premium locations.
In 2-player mode, place one neutral occupancy token on a basic location each season.
Kids Open-Hand First Season (Everdell)
Families teaching Everdell often reveal hands in spring to explain card combos and seasonal timing.
During first season only, keep hands face up and allow table coaching. Return to normal hidden hands afterward.