Exploring Lowlands Action Spaces

Hey there! Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of Lowlands Action Spaces? Well, buckle up because we’re about to embark on a thrilling adventure!

Now, let’s talk about what Lowlands Action Spaces actually are. In simple terms, they are areas where specific activities or events take place. These spaces are designed to enhance your experience by providing opportunities for interaction, learning, and fun!

Imagine stepping into a vibrant world where you can unleash your creativity and embrace endless possibilities. That’s what Lowlands Action Spaces offer – a chance to let your imagination run wild!

Whether you’re a fan of sports, art, nature, or all of the above, there’s something for everyone in these action-packed zones. You can dive into a soccer match, where every kick and goal fills the air with infectious excitement. Or perhaps you’d prefer immersing yourself in an art workshop, where colors and textures come together to form masterpieces.

And if you’re someone who loves being surrounded by nature, Lowlands Action Spaces have got you covered too. Picture yourself hiking through lush forests, breathing in the fresh air, and feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin. It’s like stepping into a whole new world!

So, why are Lowlands Action Spaces so important? Well, they provide a platform for people to come together, connect, and share their passions. It’s a place where you can meet new friends who share your interests and learn from each other. These spaces foster a sense of community and belonging, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

But wait, there’s more! Lowlands Action Spaces also encourage personal growth and development. They give you the chance to challenge yourself, try new things, and discover hidden talents. You might surprise yourself with what you can achieve!

Now that you know all about Lowlands Action Spaces, it’s time to take a leap of faith and experience them for yourself. So go ahead, explore, create, and make the most of these incredible spaces. Your next adventure awaits!

When you take this action, you get to create one new tile for your farm. The tiles can be either buildings or features, and they will be placed faceup next to the board. Buildings have a brown border, while features have a green border.

To build a new tile, you need to spend action points. The number of action points you need to spend is the same as the level of the tile you want to build. You also need to pay the resources shown on the top-right corner of the tile.

Once you have the tile, you can place it on your farmyard. Look for an empty space where you don’t already have a tile or sheep. Some tiles can only be placed on certain terrain types, like bushes, trees, or lakes. You can see the required terrain types on the left side of the tile.

When it comes to expanding my farm, I have some options. There are farm expansions that can be placed anywhere, regardless of the terrain. These expansions can be placed inside or outside of a pasture, which is an enclosed area on my farm with fences and buildings.

However, I need to keep in mind that some farm expansions have special effects that only activate if they are placed inside or outside of a pasture.

Once I build a farm expansion, it stays in that spot for the rest of the game. I can’t move it, remove it, or build over it. And when I build a new expansion, I replace the old one with a tile of the same type.

It’s important to note that I can only build one storm surge building during the game. I don’t get any new storm surge building tiles to draw from!

Lookie here! See those cute little icons on the bottom half of each tile? Well, they actually mean something! Each farm expansion has its own special effects, and these icons give you a sneak peek at what they are. Some expansions have more than one effect, so pay attention to the colors of the banners behind the tile names – they’ll let you know when those effects are in action.

But wait, there’s more! The reference sheet on the flip side has all the inside info on those nifty icons. And if you’re looking for even more details on each expansion, be sure to check out the appendix – it’s chock-full of explanations.

Hey there, have you ever noticed that shield in the top-right corner of a farm expansion tile? It’s actually pretty important! Let me explain why.

The shield shows the VP value of the tile at the end of the game. If you see an exclamation mark in the shield, it means the VP value is 0. But here’s the interesting part: the farm expansion also has an effect that kicks in at the beginning of the storm surge phase, which is the final phase of the game.

Just to give you a clearer picture, here’s an example of a building tile:

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When I think about feature tiles, I can’t help but be intrigued. They have this unique ability to captivate and engage me, drawing me in with their fascinating allure. The way they seamlessly blend design and functionality is truly remarkable.

I’ve come to appreciate just how important feature tiles are in creating a visually stunning and practical space. They have the power to transform an ordinary room into an extraordinary one.

But what exactly are feature tiles? Well, let me break it down for you. Feature tiles are a type of tile that stand out from the rest, grabbing your attention and adding a touch of flair to any space. They can come in various sizes, shapes, colors, and textures, offering endless possibilities for customization.

Feature tiles are known for their versatility. Whether you’re looking to add a pop of color to your bathroom, create an eye-catching backsplash in your kitchen, or bring a touch of elegance to your living room, feature tiles can do it all.

One of the key advantages of feature tiles is their ability to elevate the overall aesthetic of a space. They can completely transform the look and feel of a room, injecting personality and style into every corner. Additionally, they can also serve a practical purpose, such as providing a slip-resistant surface in wet areas or adding a layer of insulation to keep your home cozy.

When it comes to choosing the right feature tiles for your home, it’s important to take into account your personal taste, the overall style of the space, and the intended function of the tiles. With these factors in mind, you can select feature tiles that perfectly complement your existing decor and meet your specific needs.

Understanding the different types of feature tiles available is also crucial. From ceramic and porcelain to glass and stone, each material has its own unique characteristics and benefits. By familiarizing yourself with these options, you can make an informed decision and choose feature tiles that not only look great but also stand the test of time.

So, whether you’re revamping your bathroom, updating your kitchen, or simply looking to add a touch of style to your living room, consider incorporating feature tiles into your design. They have the power to transform any space into a work of art, creating a lasting impression on all who enter.

When it comes to buildings (not features), there are certain rules that you need to keep in mind:

When you put a tile on your farm, take the first building marker from your income board and put it on the top-left corner of that tile. You only have four markers, so you can only build four buildings in total.

The brown edges of buildings can be used to create enclosures for sheep (see “How to House Sheep” on page 10).

When you place a building marker, it can reveal an icon on your income board. If you find an income icon, you’ll get extra income in the next II Upkeep phase. If you uncover a laborer icon, you can either assign a laborer from your income board to an action on your farmyard board or move one of your assigned laborers from one action to another on your farmyard board.


Laborers: If you assign laborers to this action, you’ll pay fewer resources to build a farmyard expansion.


B. Contribute to the Dike

Hey there! Did you know that you have the power to build dike segments and make progress on the dike track? It’s pretty cool!

So, here’s how it works. If you want to construct a dike segment, you can spend action points and resources. The number of action points you spend is up to you, but it’s important to note that you can save some action points for later if you want to draw resource cards.

When it comes to resources, you’ll need to pay an equal number of a single type. Each resource you pay will help you move the corresponding resource marker one space on the construction yard track. Pretty neat, huh?

Just remember: Once you’ve started constructing a dike segment with a certain resource, you’ll need to finish using that same type of resource before you can start building a new segment. It’s a bit of a rule, but it keeps things fair and consistent.

When I see a resource marker reach the end of the construction yard track (), it means that the dike segment is finished. That’s when I take a dike segment and put it on the first empty space on the left of the main board. It’s like building a wall, but in this case, it’s a dike to protect against floods.

Once I finish placing a level of dike segments, I start stacking more segments on top of the previous level. It’s like building a tower of blocks, but with dike segments instead.

Note: The more the dike grows, the more dike sections are needed to complete each level. When starting, you only need three brown dike segments, each the width of four flood tokens, to reach the first level. As you progress to the second level, you’ll require four dark-green dike segments, each the width of three flood tokens.

Advancing to the third level is even more challenging. To reach it, you’ll need six light-green dike segments, each as wide as two flood tokens. As the game progresses, the cost of completing each dike segment remains the same, making it more and more expensive to finish higher dike levels.

Every time you spend a resource, you move your dike point marker one space along the dike track. If your marker lands on the same space as another marker, you stack yours on top.

If your dike point marker goes beyond the end of the track, don’t worry! Just move it to the third space on the track and keep going. You’ll also get 20 extra dike points for doing this. Remember to count these points when figuring out who is winning on the dike track.

Once you finish building a dike segment, the resource marker will stay on the last space of the construction yard track until someone starts building with a different resource.

Here’s the rule: the next dike segment cannot be made with the same type of resource as the previous one. So, after someone starts using a new resource, put the previous resource marker back on its starting space.

Did you know that building dike segments can be done in multiple turns? It’s true! If I finish building one dike segment and still have some action points left, I can start constructing another dike segment using a different type of resource. It’s like building a puzzle, with each segment fitting together to protect against flooding.

Workers: For every worker you have working on this task, you will boost the productivity of any farmers who are also working on this task by increasing their output by 1. If you

choose to spend extra effort to build a dike segment, you will need to pay for the necessary materials as well. This benefit only applies when you perform this task and does not apply when assisting others.

Get Some Help

Once you finish what you were doing (including using any resource cards), it’s time to get some help. You have to ask one of your opponents if they can lend you a hand. If they agree, they can help build dike segments without spending any action points. And as a bonus, they advance their dike point marker on the dike track for each resource they pay.

If your chosen opponent decides to pitch in, they can pay up to the same number of resources you used for building dike segments. The workers you have don’t make any difference when it comes to getting help. It’s also possible for your opponent to not pay any resources at all.

If your opponent ends up paying one or more resources, you move ahead on the dike track one more space no matter how many resources they paid. But in this case, remember to move your dike point marker on the track before your opponent does.

When it comes to seeking assistance in the game, there are some important rules to keep in mind.

First of all, it’s crucial to note that players are not allowed to negotiate or openly discuss their need for help. This means that you cannot directly ask another player if they have any useful resource cards in their hand. However, it is always visible how many cards each player has.

In a game with only two players, there are some additional rules that come into play when asking for help.

Power up your moves

Whenever you land on a space on the dike track with a progress token, you have to deal with the effect it shows right away. You can either take an action or help someone out. If the token has two different effects, you get to choose which one to deal with. The token stays on the board, and other players can resolve its effects when they reach that space. You can find a detailed description of the progress tokens on page A1 of the appendix.

C. Build And/or Move Fences

In this game, you have the ability to create and move fences on your farmyard. These fences are used to enclose or rearrange your pastures – areas on your farm that are completely surrounded by fences or buildings.

Let’s start with moving fences. You can spend one action point to move a fence from one gap to another on your farmyard. And the best part? It doesn’t cost you any resources! You can do this multiple times, as long as you have enough action points.

Next, we have building fences. This action also requires one action point, but it comes with a twist. You need to pay one resource of your choice to take the leftmost fence from your income board and place it on a gap on your farmyard. The great thing is, you can do this multiple times too! Just remember, for each fence you build, you need to pay the same type of resource.

If you find a money symbol, you’ll make more money in the next upkeep phase. If you find a worker symbol, you can either assign a worker on your income board to a task on your farm board or move one of your assigned workers from one task to another on your farm board.

Workers: When you assign a worker to assist with this task, the action value of any farmer placed here increases by one for each worker.

Note: Once you’re done, don’t forget to enclose all the pastures on your farmyard board that have sheep with fences and/or buildings. You have the option to open pastures during this step, but by the end of your action, all sheep must be in enclosed pastures.

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Welcome to this pasture! It’s a unique place with three spaces where sheep can roam freely, all surrounded by sturdy fences and a building.

Now, let me show you around. On the left, there’s a fence waiting to be used to create another pasture. But, for now, the spaces on that side are empty and cannot accommodate any sheep.

Here’s an interesting thing: you can build a fence in any gap you see, even if it doesn’t immediately help enclose a pasture. It’s like adding more possibilities to this vibrant place!

It’s Time to Make a Decision: Buy or Sell Sheep

Hey there! Wanna buy or sell some sheep? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Let me break it down for you.

First off, let’s talk about buying sheep. It’s pretty simple, really. All you gotta do is pay an action point and some coins, and bam! You can take one sheep from the sheep market and put it on your farmyard board. The price of the sheep is shown on the value track at the bottom of the main board. Easy peasy, right?

Now, here’s the thing. You can buy as many sheep as you want, as long as you have enough coins and space on your farmyard board. But remember, you can only buy sheep from one row of the sheep market per action. So choose wisely!

Oh, and one more thing. You can’t buy and sell sheep in the same action. Gotta keep things fair and square, ya know? So make sure you plan your moves accordingly.

Selling your sheep: To sell your sheep, simply spend one action point and place one of your sheep on any empty space in the sheep market. When you do this, you will receive coins equal to the value of the sheep you placed. You can repeat this action as many times as you like, as long as you have enough coins to afford it. However, remember that you can only sell sheep in one row of the sheep market. So, make sure to choose the row that will give you the maximum profit. Keep in mind that you cannot sell more sheep than there are empty spaces in that row.

Me: So, if I have one of my workers assigned to this task, I can buy sheep for less money – yay! It’s like getting a discount. And not only that, I also earn extra money for every sheep I sell. How cool is that?

But here’s the catch – this only works when I specifically take this action. If I buy or sell sheep in any other way, it doesn’t count. Oh, and I can only assign one worker to this task. So, I better make sure I choose wisely!

Have you ever wondered how sheep are valued? Well, let me explain it to you. On the value track, there is a row at the bottom that shows the value of sheep. In this particular case, the value is 3 coins. Whether you’re buying sheep from the market or selling them, this value applies.

Getting sheep: I can get up to two sheep from row 1. I can get one sheep from rows 2 or 3.

Selling sheep: I can sell up to two sheep to rows 1 or 3. I can sell up to three sheep to row 2.

Step E: Collect Resource Cards

When you perform this action, you have the opportunity to acquire resource cards and include them in your hand.

Use any number of your action points to draw an equal number of cards from the resource display or the resource deck, then add them to your hand.

If you’d like to draw cards from both the display and the deck, start by drawing cards from the display. Once you’ve done that, draw the remaining cards from the deck.

After you’ve finished drawing cards, for each empty space in the resource display, take a card from the resource deck and place it face-up in that space.

Worker: When you have a worker assigned to this task, you get to boost the productivity of any farmer already working on this task by one.