In the meadow

Key features of the board game In the Meadow

Discover the secrets of nature with the fun game In the Meadow

The board game In the Meadow teaches children to explore nature and discover its secrets. It is designed for 1 to 4 players aged 10 and up. The game lasts about 70 minutes. The pack contains a main board, 184 cards, 2 double-sided campfire boards and 2 fill-in tokens and other accessories. In the box you will also find a set of envelopes containing other themed cards that you can include in the game to add variety. If you don't have a teammate on hand or like to play alone, you can use the single player option. Thanks to its simple rules, even casual players will enjoy it, while more experienced enthusiasts will appreciate the opportunity to develop different strategies. The game offers enough depth to keep you entertained even after many repetitions.

What the game is about

In In the Meadow, you try to collect as many points as possible for the plants, animals, landscapes and souvenirs you observe during your trip during 6 rounds (8 rounds in a four-player game). The game combines several interesting gameplay elements. The main one is card selection, where you strategically place path tokens on the game board to get new cards for your collection. You gradually build your portfolio, where the cards work together to create useful combinations. Fulfilling various objectives on the campfire board is also an important part of this. It offers several paths to victory. You can focus on collecting specific species, strive for a diverse collection, or focus on meeting goals on the campfire board. The winner will be the player with the highest number of points.

Possible expansion to the game

The Meadow Game has received two remarkable expansions that introduce new gameplay elements and deepen the experience of exploring nature. The expansion allows you to explore new environments and try out new game mechanics. In the meadow: Downstream is an extension, released in 2022, inviting you to an adventurous cruise on rivers and lakes. You'll discover the beauty of the aquatic nature, use a new water deck of cards and kayak on a double-sided river board. It brings fresh gameplay options and strategies. Released in Autumn 2024, the Meadow - Book of Adventures expansion will offer six unique trips in a story-driven experience. In this beautifully illustrated book, which combines elements of a diary and a board game, you will explore different environments such as windmills, balloons, a lookout tower or a cave. Each trip brings new game elements and challenges.

History and creators of the game

In the Meadow is the work of Polish author Klemens Kalicki, who is also known as the creator of the popular family play House of Dreams. The game was published in 2022 by the Polish publishing house Rebel and localized into Czech in the same year. The play owes its beautiful watercolour illustrations to the Polish painter Karolina Kijak, whose talent for capturing the beauty of nature with this delicate technique gives the game a unique atmosphere.