If you enjoy Caverna and want a faster, more focused two-player version, this expansion is the right pick!
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Expands the base game
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Focused on 2 players
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New mining strategies
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Quicker pace
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Requires base game
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Less variety than original
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Learning curve
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Hey everyone! Ready to delve into the mountain for some treasure hunting? Caverna: Cave vs Cave – Era II – The Iron Age is that expansion that brings a fresh twist for those who already enjoy the original Caverna but want a more direct and focused two-player experience. Here, each player starts with a pair of dwarves and a tiny dwelling, tasked with expanding their space, digging as much as possible, and, of course, getting rich with precious metals. You have eight rounds to prove who rules the excavation! In this Iron Age, it's all about serious mining. Donkeys come into play to help haul the heavy ore, which you'll use to smelt iron and perhaps forge some weapons to ward off any unwelcome visitors. Oh, and your team has grown: you now have four primates ready to work hard! Keep collecting grains, fibers, and building materials to boost your wealth and your cave. It's a race against time and your opponent to see who builds the best and most prosperous underground home. If you enjoy worker placement and tile placement games with an economic and fantasy flair, this expansion will win you over. It's a quicker way to enjoy the Caverna universe, perfect for playing with that friend or partner who isn't afraid to get their hands dirty (or pickaxed!).
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Game: Caverna (Uwe Rosenberg)Series: Fur Zwei Spieler (Lookout Games)Series: Harvest (Uwe Rosenberg)Theme: Mining
businessPublisherLookout Games
editDesignerUwe Rosenberg
paletteArtistKlemens Franz, Uwe Rosenberg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
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Do I need the base game Caverna: Cave vs. Cave to play this expansion? expand_more
Yes, absolutely! Caverna: Cave vs Cave – Era II – The Iron Age is an expansion and requires the base game Caverna: Cave vs. Cave to be played.
How many players can play with this expansion? expand_more
This expansion is specifically designed for 2 players, maintaining the base game's proposal of being a strategic duel.
Does the game become much more complex with this expansion? expand_more
The overall complexity is similar to the base game, but the expansion introduces new mechanics and focuses, such as intensive mining, which may require some adaptation.
What is the average playtime? expand_more
A game typically lasts between 30 to 60 minutes, being a bit more agile than the full base game.
What are the main new components the expansion adds? expand_more
The expansion includes new board tiles, primates to increase your workforce, and mechanics focused on mining and iron smelting.
Is it worth it for someone who already owns the original Caverna (the one for many players)? expand_more
If you're looking for a leaner experience specifically focused on two players, yes! It offers a different and faster dynamic than the main Caverna.
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