And it’s available for purchase now.
The phenomenon of agricultural life Stardew Valley from developer Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone is taking the leap from the digital realm to the tabletop today, with the launch of the official Stardew Valley board game – and it looks totally charming in its reveal trailer.
Stardew Valley: The Board Game, a cooperative experience for 1-4 players, is a collaboration between Barone and Cole Medeiros (formerly responsible for the board games Web of Spies and GUBS) and has been in development for over two years.
As detailed on the official website, participants will need to work together to achieve their goals, restore the Community Center by gathering resource packs and moving away from Joja Corporation – achieved by expanding their farm, growing crops, raising animals and befriending villages to win hearts and reveal hidden goals.
Stardew Valley: The Board Game.
There’s a lot going on in the board game, which even manages to bring mine explorations and changes to video game stations, and curious types can get a complete analysis of its complexities in the downloadable rule book.
“It is very important for us that as a buyer, you understand Stardew Valley: The Board Game is not a fast casual game,” explains the website. “Although it is easy to play after knowing the rules, it is a challenge. We wanted an experience with depth and playability.” A single game should last about 45 minutes per player.
Stardew Valley: The Board Game is available for purchase now and costs $ 55 USD. The only potential obstacle, however, is that it is currently shipped only within the U.S. – although the store page says, “We are working to make this available outside the U.S., but due to the complexity involved at the moment, we are still figuring out the details. . “
In other Stardew Valley news, Barone it says the digital game is finally due to return to PlayStation Store in Europe, New Zealand and Australia “by the end of this week”.