Harvest resources to build a village of woodland critters in this adaptation of the award-winning tabletop board game!
Woodland critters build the most impressive village through worker placement and strategic card play. On each turn, you send workers to gather resources like berries, twigs, resin, and pebbles. You then use these resources to play cards from your hand, representing new constructions and animal citizens for your village.
Carefully managing your resources is crucial, as you must plan your card plays to create synergies and combos that maximize your points. For example, playing a card that generates resources can enable you to play a more expensive card that provides an ongoing bonus. Discovering and capitalizing on these synergies is a core part of the strategy.
The worker placement system creates tension, as desirable actions can only accommodate a single worker at a time. You must weigh the immediate benefits of an action against the possibility of an opponent claiming it first on their turn.
The game is divided into four seasons, and at the start of each new season, your workers return home and prepare for the next round. This seasonal cycle brings new effects and opportunities, such as gaining additional workers or activating certain card abilities. Carefully timing when to advance the seasons can give you a strategic edge.
The diverse set of cards offers multiple paths to victory, allowing you to pursue different strategies. Some players may focus on building an efficient resource engine, while others may prioritize playing high-value cards or completing end-game scoring conditions. This variety keeps each game fresh and encourages replayability.
The digital adaptation faithfully translates the core gameplay, with intuitive controls and a visually appealing interface. The automaton AI provides a worthy challenge, and the addition of solo challenges and multiplayer modes further enhances the overall experience.