Agricola: All Creatures Big and Small

What to Expect

In this game, you act as an animal breeder managing horses, cows, sheep, and pigs. Starting with a small board that can be expanded, players take turns choosing from sixteen actions over eight rounds. Actions include enclosing pastures, acquiring animals, and building structures. The goal is to accumulate victory points by balancing pasture expansion, animal variety, and building development.

Who Is This Game For?

This game targets experienced gamers who enjoy short, tactical two-player sessions. With a playtime of about 30 minutes, it suits players looking for quick strategic decisions. Moderate familiarity with worker placement and engine-building mechanics is beneficial.

How It Works

Agricola: All Creatures Big and Small uses Worker Placement where actions can be claimed by either player, impacting turn order (Turn Order: Claim Action). Automatic Resource Growth allows animals to multiply on enclosed pastures. Tile Placement lets players expand their boards to create new grazing areas. Enclosure and building development form the core of strategy to optimize animal husbandry and scoring.

What Makes It Special

Designed by Uwe Rosenberg, the game won the 2012 International Gamers Award for General Strategy: Two-players. It is a streamlined version of Agricola focusing solely on animal breeding. Its blend of worker placement and resource management stands out in the two-player farming genre.

Setting & Atmosphäre

Set in an agricultural environment, the game focuses exclusively on managing horses, cows, sheep, and pigs. Players optimize pastures and buildings to raise animals efficiently.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Focus on balanced growth of pastures and animals before investing heavily in buildings.

Häufige Fragen

Fazit

Agricola: All Creatures Big and Small is highly recommended for two players seeking quick, strategic games centered on animal husbandry. It's a good complement for those who want a lighter Agricola experience.