Agricola: Farmers of the Moor

What to Expect

This expansion adds new improvements and features to the base game. Players must not only feed their family but also keep them from becoming ill by heating each room of their house. Fuel can be obtained by chopping down forests or harvesting peat. Horses are introduced as a new type of animal, adding strategic depth to farming and resource management.

Who Is This Game For?

Farmers of the Moor is aimed at experienced hobby gamers familiar with Agricola. With a playtime around 200 minutes, it requires patience and prior knowledge of worker placement and resource management mechanics. It's less suited for families due to its complexity.

How It Works

Players use worker placement to perform farm actions like collecting wood or cultivating fields. The new heating mechanic requires gathering fuel regularly, either wood or peat. Horses expand livestock options, influencing resource strategies. Players must balance feeding their family and protecting them from illness, creating a complex engine-building experience.

What Makes It Special

Designed by Uwe Rosenberg, this expansion was nominated for the Golden Geek Best Board Game Expansion in 2010. It belongs to the Agricola family and adds the unique theme of wetlands with heating mechanics and new animals, distinguishing it from the base game and other expansions.

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Setting & Atmosphäre

The game is set in a challenging wetland environment, where players manage farms, raise animals, and heat their homes to keep their families healthy in marshy terrain.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Familiarize yourself with the base Agricola game first to better understand and utilize the new mechanics.

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Fazit

Farmers of the Moor is a rewarding expansion for Agricola fans seeking deeper strategic challenges. It is recommended for experienced players with enough time to handle its longer playtime and complexity.