Lowlands

Breed sheep and expand your farm while deciding how much to sacrifice for the communal dike against the flood.

πŸ‘₯ 2–4 players⏱ approx. 100 minπŸͺ„ Takes some learning14+
β˜… 6.6 Β· BGG #1,145

Who it's for

Experienced players who want a meaty euro with a distinctive collective-risk dilemma and serious resource management.

Not for you if…

You want a short or breezy game. At roughly a hundred minutes with real complexity, it is too heavy for casual nights, and the dike calculus can lead to fiddly analysis.

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Vibe's take

A tense balance of private gain and public safety, with a looming flood that punishes freeloaders and martyrs alike.

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About this game

A meaty farming game in a flood-prone marsh, where you breed sheep, expand your farm, and help build a communal dike against the rising tide. Every citizen you send to the dike is one not tending your flock, so you're forever torn between the common good and your own prosperity.

Shared dike protects all who investA flood late-game drowns unprotected fieldsSelfishness versus cooperation drives every turn

By the numbers

Players

Best at 3 playersWorks with 2–4

Duration

50–100 min

Ages 14+

Complexity

3.1 / 5 β€” Medium

BGG Rating

6.6/10

Rank #1,145

3.3k ratings

Published

2018

Language

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