Fields of Arle*
Fields of Arle is a strategic farming simulation board game designed by Uwe Rosenberg. Set in the small East Frisian town of Arle, it allows one to two players to experience the life of farmers during a period of prosperity, focusing on the cultivation of flax and other agricultural ventures.
Gameplay Overview
- Setting: Players immerse themselves in the peaceful village of Arle, engaging in various farming activities.
- Seasonal Changes: The game spans four and a half years, with different opportunities and challenges presented by changing seasons.
- Agricultural Focus: Players can farm flax, expand their land, and engage in other related activities.
Game Mechanics
- Land Development: Construct dikes, dry out bogs for peat, clear land for cultivation, and create fields for crops and livestock.
- Resource Management: Balance the use of land for animals, buildings, timber forests, and flax farming.
- Seasonal Activities: Activities and strategies vary with the seasons, affecting livestock care, crop harvesting, and more.
Strategic Choices
- Diverse Strategies: Choose how to spend each half-year, with options like improving tools, focusing on livestock, or expanding vehicle fleets.
- Economic Elements: Ship goods to increase Travel Experience and gain points, leveraging a growing fleet of vehicles.
- Resource Allocation: Manage resources carefully to ensure farm growth and adequate provision for your family and animals.
Conclusion
Fields of Arle offers a rich, immersive farming experience, perfect for players who enjoy in-depth strategy and resource management. Its seasonal dynamics, diverse farming activities, and emphasis on strategic planning make it a compelling game for those who appreciate detailed agricultural simulations.
Nominated for 6 awards.
- 1 - 2 Players
- 60 - 120 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Hard to learn
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We like Fields of Arle so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 9 in All "Deutscher Spielepreis🇩🇪 2015" game award winners & nominees in comparison
- Position 83 in All games from the Top100 "Hunter & Cron Award 2021" list 🇩🇪
- Position 20 in All "Spiel des Jahres🇩🇪 2015" game award winners & nominees in comparison
- Position 24 in The best games from Uwe Rosenberg 🇩🇪👨
- Position 27 in The Best Games from Feuerland Spiele 🇩🇪🏢
- Position 15 in The best games with automatic growth of resources
- Position 27 in The best games with cows/cattle
- Position 16 in The best games with "Highest-Lowest" scoring
- Position 14 in The best games with horses 🐎
- Position 25 in The best games with sheep 🐑
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