Cascadia*

Cascadia is a tile-laying and token-drafting board game that features the rich habitats and diverse wildlife of the Pacific Northwest. It combines strategic tile placement with wildlife conservation themes.

Gameplay Overview

  • Tile-Laying Mechanics: Players build their own area using hexagonal habitat tiles.
  • Wildlife Tokens: Populate your habitat with various wildlife tokens that match the habitats on your tiles.
  • Habitat Diversity: The game includes five types of habitats, each hosting different wildlife.
  • Drafting and Placement: Choose from a set of available habitat tiles paired randomly with wildlife tokens.
  • Nature Tokens: Use these tokens for more choices in tile and wildlife selection.
  • Scoring: Aim to create large, contiguous habitats to minimize fragmentation and score points.
  • Wildlife Goals: Each type of wildlife has specific scoring goals based on randomly drawn scoring cards.
  • Strategic Balancing: Balance the creation of expansive habitats with the placement of wildlife tokens to meet specific scoring objectives.

Conclusion

Cascadia offers a delightful and engaging experience, perfect for players who enjoy games that involve pattern building and strategic planning. The game's theme of creating and maintaining diverse habitats adds a layer of depth and realism, making it both educational and entertaining. The puzzle-like nature of tile placement combined with the randomness of wildlife goals creates a unique challenge each game. This game is well-suited for players who appreciate nature-themed games and enjoy balancing multiple scoring strategies.

Nominated for 24 awards and won 12.

⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 2022

  • 1 - 4 Players
  • 30 - 45 Minutes
  • 10+ years old
  • Easy to learn
👍 Good price!25€ atAmazon.de*

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