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Stardew Valley has a board game nowBut it’s only available in the US at first
But it’s only available in the US at first
If you’re tired of your digital farm life then why not turn off all that tech and get back into the real world? I don’t mean in a garden or farm with mud and stuff, I’m talking about dice, cards and little chips you move around a board.Stardew Valleydeveloper Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone announced Stardew Valley: The Board Game last night, inviting players to defend the Valley from the evil Joja Corporation in tabletop form.
“For more than 2 and a half years I’ve been working together with board game designer Cole Medeiros to make a board game that captures the essence of Stardew Valley,” ConcernedApe says onthe Stardew blog. “It has pretty much everything from the video game: villagers, crops, animals, fishing, foraging, mining and more. We worked hard to make a board game we think is really fun to play and to look at. I hope you enjoy it!”
Cole Medeiros has previously worked on board games like Gubs: A Game Of Wit And Luck and Web Of Spies.
Stardew Valley: The Board GameWatch on YouTube
Stardew Valley: The Board Game
“The game has a lot to it but there are rules to make it easier or harder depending on your preferences. Just like the video game, we want you to be able to make this your own,” ConcernedApe says.
He emphasises that it’s still a pretty complex game, not the sort of casual experience you can quickly pick up. It’s easier once you get your head around the rules though, which you can findin the Dropbox hereto decide if this is the sort of game for you before you spend money on it.
I love me a good video game board game adaptation, but sadly I won’t be able to get my hands on this one for a bit, as they’re currently only shipping to the US. They plan on making it available to more countries in the future, though.
If you’re in the USA right now and fancy picking up a copy, you can buy Stardew Valley: The Board Gameright here for $55(about £38).
