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Underhaven
The surface world, once a vibrant cradle of civilization, has become a relentless, uninhabitable wasteland. Decades of unmitigated global warming have culminated in a terrifying cascade of ecological disasters. Escalating severe weather—hypercanes, perpetual dust storms, and flash-flooding of biblical proportions—has made life above ground a fragile, momentary existence. With long-distance, interstellar space travel still a distant, theoretical possibility, humanity has been forced to confront the only viable solution for survival: an ambitious, monumental endeavor to burrow deep beneath the Earth's surface.
What is Underhaven
The surface world, once a vibrant cradle of civilization, has become a relentless, uninhabitable wasteland. Decades of unmitigated global warming have culminated in a terrifying cascade of ecological disasters. Escalating severe weather—hypercanes, perpetual dust storms, and flash-flooding of biblical proportions—has made life above ground a fragile, momentary existence. With long-distance, interstellar space travel still a distant, theoretical possibility, humanity has been forced to confront the only viable solution for survival: an ambitious, monumental endeavor to burrow deep beneath the Earth's surface.
The entire colossal undertaking is orchestrated and overseen by a singular, monolithic global entity known simply as The Corp. This organization holds absolute authority, acting as the ultimate governing body for the next era of human civilization.
The Corp has chosen four highly-skilled leaders for the immediate mission to explore, excavate, and rapidly establish new, self-sufficient underground societies. It is the ultimate trial. The victor will not be determined by size or speed alone, but by the metric The Corp values most: Reputation.
The prize is not merely the greatest distinction; it is the apex of power and influence in the new era. The corporation that successfully earns the highest reputation will inherit the Earth's future. The stakes could not be higher: the survival and legacy of humanity rest on the success of this underground trial.
Game details
- Players
- 2–4
- Age
- +14
- Duration
- 120 min
- Difficulty
- —
- Type
- Board game
- Year
- 2026
- Mechanics
- Action / Event · Area Movement · End Game Bonuses
- Categories
- Card Game · Civilization · Economic
- Designer
- Svavar Björgvinsson
- Publisher
- Gamia Games
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How many players is Underhaven for?
Underhaven plays with 2–4 players.
How long does a game take?
A game takes about 120 minutes.
What age is it suitable for?
It is recommended from age 14.
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