Ronda El 
Rule Question
Can a player move to a new season without placing all of their workers, even if it means losing an unplaced worker?
Rulesplainer
According to multiple discussions in the thread, the consensus is that you must place all of your workers before you prepare for the next season. While some interpretations of the rules suggest that players could prepare for the season at any time, the majority reference the need to place all workers first. The existence of variations in different language rulebooks has led to some confusion, but the clarification from official sources has confirmed that players can’t skip the worker placement phase. Therefore, if all your workers are not placed, you must wait until they are, even if it means sacrificing a worker to steal a card from the meadow. This has been reiterated by various users who cite the rulebook and comments from the game’s designer.
Moving to a new season without placing all workers
Rule Question
Does the Greenhouse take up a space in the city when paired with a new farm that does not take up a space in your city?
Rulesplainer
When the Greenhouse is paired with a farm that does not take a space in your city, the consensus among users is that the Greenhouse also does not take up a space. Many users reasoned that if one card does not occupy space, any related cards sharing that space should not occupy space either. Although there are exceptions with certain cards that do take a space, overall, if two cards share a space where one does not occupy, then the other follows suit. Various users mentioned successful strategizing with this pairing, especially in terms of maximizing their city structure without being limited by space. Additionally, discussions included inquiries about whether cards can be moved and paired after initial placement, with most agreeing that once played, cards generally cannot be moved unless specified by card text.
Greenhouse and New Farm
Rule Question
What is the turn order in the game during different seasons, and do players have to prepare for the next season simultaneously?
Rulesplainer
The turn order remains consistent throughout the game, following a clockwise pattern. When a player decides to prepare for the next season, they can do so at any time, independent of the other players’ actions or preparations. This means players may be in different seasons concurrently, and there are no penalties for playing out of sync; each player’s actions do not impede the others from progressing through the seasons. Players retrieve their workers and gain new ones when they prepare for a new season, but they are not required to wait for others. The game’s design allows for a fluid transition between seasons, emphasizing individual player strategy rather than strict adherence to a common game clock. Thus, players will navigate their paths differently based on their resources and goals.
End of Season and Turn Order
Rule Question
Does the first player play first every season in the game Everdell?
Rulesplainer
No, the first player does not play first every season. In Everdell, players do not wait for others to prepare for the next season; the game continues with alternating turns regardless of who has prepared for which season. The transition between seasons happens behind the scenes, and while players might be in different seasons simultaneously, their gameplay does not depend on being synchronized with other players. Players can prepare for the next season at different times, impacting only their own turn actions. This concept can be confusing due to common misconceptions that all players in a game share the same turn structure, similar to rounds in other games. The rules emphasize that players should follow the game’s mechanics objectively, without imposing assumptions from other games. It is recommended to carefully read the rules as they are written to avoid misinterpretation and ensure an enjoyable gaming experience.
Does the first player play first every season?
Rule Question
Can the Ranger be placed in the second cell of the dungeon, and what happens when the Ranger is placed and removed during the game?
Rulesplainer
The consensus is that the Ranger cannot be placed in the second cell of the dungeon because he needs to remain in the city to keep that cell open. If a Ranger is placed in a cell, that cell is no longer accessible for another critter. However, players can still put a Ranger in the first cell. If later the Ranger is removed from the city, it does not affect the prisoners already locked in the dungeon cells. Once a cell is filled, it remains so even if the Ranger is no longer present, as the action’s conditions apply only during the initiation of that action, not after it is completed. Therefore, removing the Ranger later does not free up the cells for new critters.
Ranger / Dungeon
