The beloved board game, Caverna: The Cave Farmers, has now been digitally adapted and is available on Android, iOS, and Steam. This digital version, simply titled Caverna, was originally released in 2013 and was designed by the renowned Uwe Rosenberg, the creative mind behind Agricola. On mobile platforms, it's published by Digidiced, a German studio known for transforming popular board games into digital formats. You can grab Caverna for $11.99, and currently, Digidiced is offering substantial discounts on other titles like Terra Mystica, Stockpile, Gaia Project, Chai, and Indian Summer.
Juggling a Dozen Decisions At Once in Caverna
In Caverna, you're tasked with managing a dwarf family in their underground world. Starting with a modest cavern, you can take your family in various directions. You might choose to clear forests and plant crops, fence pastures to raise animals, or even delve into the mountain to mine ore and gems. You can also forge weapons to send your dwarves on exciting adventures. Every turn is crucial in Caverna, as the game concludes after a set number of rounds, and your score is determined by how effectively you've expanded, developed, and managed your resources. Take a closer look at the gameplay in the video below.
Played the Original?
The digital version of Caverna streamlines all the complexity of the original board game. You can enjoy solo play against AI opponents with distinct personalities, or compete with up to six other players. The game supports both online and local multiplayer modes, and even offers asynchronous play with push notifications. For solo enthusiasts, there are weekly challenges with leaderboards to test your skills.
Additionally, Caverna includes a playback feature, allowing you to review past matches. Visually, you have the option to maintain the classic board game aesthetic or switch to a modern 3D version. You can explore Caverna further on the Google Play Store.
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