Lowlands
- Designer Claudia Partenheimer , Ralf Partenheimer
- Publisher Feuerland Spiele , DiceTree Games , Maldito Games , テンデイズゲームズ (TendaysGames) , Z-Man Games
- Illustration Andrea Boekhoff
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Lowlands, players build their farms in a challenging Dutch marshland, balancing sheep breeding, pasture expansion, and cooperative dike construction. You assign farmers to tasks using action points, collect resources, and place tiles to customize your farm. The game mixes worker placement, tile placement, and set collection mechanics in a thematic farming setting where community and self-interest compete.
Who Is This Game For?
Lowlands is aimed at experienced gamers aged 12 and up who enjoy strategic Eurogames. It supports 2 to 4 players and lasts about 100 minutes. Prior knowledge of worker placement and resource management games is beneficial due to its tactical depth.
How It Works
Players use action points to assign farmers (worker meeples) to various tasks like breeding sheep or expanding pastures (worker placement). Collecting cards and placing tiles allows farm development (set collection, tile placement). Players also contribute to building a communal dike protecting all farms. Balancing personal growth with cooperative defense is key. The player with the most victory points after resource depletion or game end wins.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Claudia and Ralf Partenheimer, Lowlands was recommended for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2019. It combines classic Euro mechanics with a unique communal dike-building element in a farming theme. Part of the Uwe Rosenberg Collection by Feuerland Spiele, it stands out for blending competition and cooperation.
Awards
2019
- 2018 Board Game Quest Awards Best Strategy/Euro Game — Nominated
- 2018 Board Game Quest Awards Game of the Year — Nominated
Pro
- Combines worker placement, set collection, and tile placement
- Thematic farming and dike-building in the Netherlands
- Recommended Kennerspiel des Jahres 2019
- Strategic depth with cooperative elements
Contra
- Approximate 100-minute playtime may be long for casual players
- No solo mode available
- Complexity less suitable for younger family players
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in the Netherlands' marshlands, players farm sheep and build dikes to protect their land from flooding. The theme centers on agriculture and communal flood defense.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on efficient resource use and balance between personal farm growth and communal actions.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Lowlands is designed for 2 to 4 players and does not include a solo variant.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 100 minutes, varying with player count and experience.
What prior experience do I need?
Experience with worker placement and set collection mechanics helps due to the game's strategic resource management.
How does this compare to similar games?
Lowlands stands out by combining classic Euro mechanics with communal dike-building, adding cooperative strategy to competitive play.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity and recommended age of 12+, it is more suited for experienced gamers than younger family players.
What mechanic makes it special?
Its blend of worker placement, set collection, and tile placement combined with communal dike-building is distinctive.
Fazit
Lowlands is recommended for players seeking a strategic Eurogame with thematic depth and a balance of competition and cooperation. Less suited for casual or family gamers due to higher complexity.
