Caverna: The Cave Farmers 2013
Designed by Uwe Rosenberg
What it is
A heavy animals, economic, fantasy game for 1-7 players (~30 min), built around automatic resource growth, increase value of unchosen resources, solo / solitaire game.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #62 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
Mechanics
How to play Caverna: The Cave Farmers
Caverna: The Cave Farmers is a heavy game (rated 3.8 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–7 players, runs about 30 minutes and is aimed at ages 12 and up. It's an Animals, Economic and Fantasy game where the core of play revolves around Automatic Resource Growth, Increase Value of Unchosen Resources and Solo / Solitaire Game. A heavy animals, economic, fantasy game for 1-7 players (~30 min), built around automatic resource growth, increase value of unchosen resources, solo / solitaire game. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #62 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Caverna: The Cave Farmers
How many players is Caverna: The Cave Farmers?
Caverna: The Cave Farmers plays with 1–7 players.
Can you play Caverna: The Cave Farmers solo?
Yes — Caverna: The Cave Farmers supports 1 player, so it has a solo (single-player) mode. It also scales up to 7.
Does Caverna: The Cave Farmers work with 2 players?
Yes — Caverna: The Cave Farmers plays 1–7, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Caverna: The Cave Farmers take to play?
About 30 minutes per game.
Is Caverna: The Cave Farmers hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 3.8 out of 5 — heavy — a meatier, more demanding game. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Caverna: The Cave Farmers for?
The publisher recommends ages 12 and up.
Is Caverna: The Cave Farmers beginner-friendly?
It's on the heavier side — BGG weight 3.8/5 — so Caverna: The Cave Farmers leans toward experienced players rather than first-timers. (Inferred from its weight, not a review.)
What kind of game is Caverna: The Cave Farmers?
Caverna: The Cave Farmers is an Animals, Economic, Fantasy game, built on Automatic Resource Growth, Increase Value of Unchosen Resources, Solo / Solitaire Game.
Where to buy Caverna: The Cave Farmers
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