Caverna: The Cave Farmers
About the Game
Following along the same lines as its predecessor (Agricola), Caverna: The Cave Farmers is a worker-placement game at heart, with a focus on farming. In the game, you are the bearded leader of a small dwarf family that lives in a little cave in the mountains. You begin the game with a farmer and his spouse, and each member of the farming family represents an action that the player can take each turn. Together, you cultivate the forest in front of your cave and dig deeper into the mountain. You f
Reviews
Caverna: The Cave Farmers
As a fan of heavy Euro games, Caverna hits my table with a satisfying thud – literally, because the box is massive and full of pieces. I love the feeling of freedom it gives me: my little dwarf family can dig tunnels, farm vegetables, raise animals, or just deck out our cave home with fancy rooms. It’s a sandbox of strategy, and I appreciate that it’s less punishing than Agricola (no constant food panic), so my group feels more relaxed while playing. Every game, I find a new combination of buildings to pursue, and it’s rewarding to watch my farm grow. However, Caverna isn’t without flaws. The sheer amount of components means setup and teardown are a bear – I invested in an organizer to save my sanity. Because there’s always something productive to do, the game lacks some of the tension I’ve felt in similar games; it’s almost comfortable, which can make the big moments less memorable. I have noticed a couple of room tiles seem obviously powerful, so strategies can get repetitive if players latch onto the same ones. Still, the overall experience is fantastic for me as a hobbyist. I’d rate Caverna about 8.9 out of 10.
✓ Pros
- • Immersive, sandbox-style farming with dwarves
- • Tons of strategic options and replayability
- • Less punishing than similar heavy games
✗ Cons
- • Huge number of components makes setup tedious
- • Lower tension can lead to less dramatic moments
- • Very expensive and space-consuming box
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