CAVERNA: THE CAVE FARMERS is a complex and richly layered strategy board game that places players in the role of a family of dwarves creating their home and farm inside a mountain cave. It is the work of renowned designer Uwe Rosenberg, known for titles such as Agricola and A Feast for Odin.
In the game, you lead a dwarf family living in a mountain cavern. Players explore the mountain, mine ore, build furnishings and rooms, while on the surface they clear forests, cultivate fields, and raise animals. All of this is done with the goal of creating the most successful and diverse homestead.
Each player controls a number of dwarves who are sent to various action spaces to gather resources, construct buildings, or embark on expeditions. Every player has their own board, divided into a forest area (for farming) and a mountain area (for mining and building). Players collect wood, stone, ore, food, animals, rubies, and more. Rubies serve as a versatile resource that can be exchanged for almost anything. After certain rounds, a harvest occurs, and you must feed your dwarves—failing to do so results in lost points. By forging weapons, you can send your dwarves on expeditions, where they earn resources based on their strength. Inside the mountain, you can build rooms that provide special bonuses or end-game scoring. There are a total of 48 different rooms available!
Players are free to choose their own path—farming, mining, expeditions, room-building—each offering a viable route to victory. If you’re looking for a deep strategic game with a rich theme that blends farming, mining, and dwarf adventures, Caverna: The Cave Farmers is a perfect addition to your collection. ⛏️🐐🌾
