# Cavum

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2008
- **BGG Rating**: 6.7
- **BGG Rank**: #3655
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 120 min
- **Weight**: 3.59 / 5
- **Designers**: Michael Kiesling, Wolfgang Kramer
- **Artists**: Mike Doyle (I)
- **Publishers**: Eagle-Gryphon Games, HUCH!, Quined White Goblin Games, Red Glove
- **Categories**: American West
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Auction / Bidding, Contracts, Hexagon Grid, Network and Route Building, Pick-up and Deliver, Tile Placement

## Verdict
If you enjoy mining games with a touch of route building and auctions, Cavum might be your next gold mine! It's a game with strategic depth that rewards good planning.Interesting route buildingFun turn order auctionTense resource managementWell-integrated themeCan be a bit longInitial learning curveStrong indirect interactionFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Cavum plunges you into the depths of a mountain brimming with riches! You and your fellow players will dig tunnels across a hexagonal board to discover veins of precious stones. The objective is clear: mine these beauties, establish strategic stations both within the mountain and in the city, and, of course, sell them all at the best price. Each gem type has its own market, and prices fluctuate based on supply. Keep an eye on the contracts that appear each round – completing these missions yields valuable points, but failing can be costly. To determine turn order, there's an auction for order chips. Afterward, each player receives an identical set of tiles to expand their tunnels, build stations, or discover new veins. The prospecting action is key to collecting gems, connecting your stations and passing through as many veins as possible. Watch out for dynamite, which can cause havoc in the tunnels! Ultimately, points are earned from stations in the city and from selling gems. The player with the most points wins this underground gold rush. It's a highly strategic game where planning routes and managing resources are crucial for emerging victorious.

## FAQ
### What is the average playtime for Cavum?
A game of Cavum typically lasts around 120 minutes, as indicated on the box. It's a game that requires a dedicated amount of time to explore all its strategies.

### How many players is Cavum for?
Cavum is designed for 2 to 4 players. It plays well at all player counts, though the interaction and competition for resources can vary.

### Does the game have a lot of player interaction?
Interaction in Cavum is mostly indirect, primarily through competition for contracts, auctions, and resource scarcity in the market. There's no direct combat, but the competition is fierce.

### What are the main components of Cavum?
You'll find a hexagonal board, tunnel tiles, stations, various colored gems, contract tiles, auction coins, and score markers.

### Is Cavum considered a heavy or light game?
With a BGG weight of 3.59/5, Cavum is considered a medium-heavy to heavy game. It requires planning and understanding of the mechanics to be played efficiently.

### What kind of player is Cavum recommended for?
It's recommended for players who enjoy strategy games with themes of exploration and economy, and who appreciate mechanics like route building, auctions, and resource management.