# Haven

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 6.9
- **BGG Rank**: #3247
- **Players**: 2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 30-45 min
- **Weight**: 2.31 / 5
- **Designers**: Alf Seegert
- **Artists**: Ryan Laukat
- **Publishers**: Red Raven Games
- **Categories**: Animals, Card Game, Environmental, Fantasy, Fighting, Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Enclosure, Hand Management, Push Your Luck, Set Collection

## Verdict
If you enjoy a quick, thematic duel between nature and city, Haven is a great pick! It's a straightforward card game with rising tension and interesting decisions.Engaging thematic duelQuick and tense strategyClever hand managementSet collection with twistsTwo-player dependentLuck can influenceTheme might not suit allRECOMMENDED

## Description
In Haven, you and a friend face off in an epic battle for the soul of a mystical forest. On one side, the forest creatures and their ancient spirits seek to defend their ancestral home using the wisdom of the leaves. On the other, the human city, thirsty for resources, employs machines and the power of 'stone lore' to dominate nature. The Forest Guardian, who once protected the land, now slumbers deeply, leaving the fate of the kingdom in the players' hands.

To secure victory, you'll need to send your 'seekers' to collect the lore scattered by the elementals inhabiting the forest. But beware, the dispute over lore can heat up and turn into combat! Control of shrines scattered across the map is also crucial, as whoever dominates the majority surrounding the forest havens gains bonus points. Tension mounts with every card played and every risky decision. The game ends when one type of lore is depleted or an elemental leaves the board, forcing the Guardian's awakening. At that moment, whoever has accumulated the most points, whether by dominating or protecting the forest, is declared the winner.

Haven is a two-player card game that blends hand management, set collection, and a touch of 'push your luck'. The contest for influence and area control, combined with the engaging theme of nature versus civilization, makes each game a tense and strategic experience. With quick playtime, it's perfect for those seeking a direct and thematic confrontation in a short amount of time.

## FAQ
### How many players can participate in Haven?
Haven is a game designed exclusively for 2 players. Perfect for a duel!

### How long does a game take?
Games of Haven are quite fast, usually lasting between 30 to 45 minutes.

### Is the game complicated to learn?
The complexity is moderate, with straightforward rules and very little text on the cards, making it easy to learn.

### What is the main objective of the game?
The objective is to accumulate the most points by the end of the game, either by dominating the forest as the city, or defending it as the creatures.

### Is it a game focused more on luck or strategy?
Haven balances both well. There are 'push your luck' elements, but hand management and area control require significant strategy.

### Who would you recommend Haven for?
We recommend it for those who enjoy two-player card games with a strong theme and quick playtime, blending strategy with a bit of risk.

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