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In Fields of Arle, one to two players live as farmers in the small and peaceful town of Arle in East Frisia. Players construct dikes, drain bogs, harvest flax, and tend to newborn animals to build a prosperous and efficient farming estate over the course of nine turns.

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The Verdict

based on 17 reviews

Positive 0%
Many viable paths to victory
Solid, deep worker placement with upgradeable actions
Excellent two-player and solo play
Strong theme, components and clear iconography
Limited to two players
Large table footprint
Open sandbox feel can lack direction
Bland main board and possible repetitiveness
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Meeple Mountain, David McMillanArticle

“If you can get past these barriers to entry, you will discover one of the most delightful and pleasing two player experiences that you've ever encountered.”

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Topping the Table, Jamie HopkinsArticle

With its exceptional component quality, stunning artwork, and immersive thematic elements, Fields of Arle is a true masterpiece that enriches the gameplay experience.

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Board Game Quest, AprilArticleTop List

Yet the game is by no means boring, nor is it gentle on the brain, but when I’m playing, the rest of the world fades away and I find myself fully immersed.

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I Slay the Dragon, AndrewArticle

“I can say with certainty that Fields is the best heavy two player AND solo game that I have ever played. This is an experience to be cherished and revisited often with a good friend.”

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The Brothers Murph, Nick (The Brothers Murph)Video

The reviewer highlights Fields of Arle as a fantastic solo experience that stays true to the core design of the main game, offering engaging Uwe Rosenberg farming goodness.

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MeepleTown, MeepleTownArticleTop List

“I really like this game a lot i think it's a lot of fun and it is it's more in that like pure worker placement category yeah it's great i love this game one of my favorite if not my favorite two-player only game of all time”

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No Fluff Solo Gaming with John LaRuffa, No Fluff Solo Gaming with John LaRuffaVideo
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Boardgames with Niramas, NiramasVideo

The reviewer highlights Fields of Arle as a fantastic two-player farming simulator that successfully combines deep strategic thinking, great mechanics, and plenty of variation into an engaging experience.

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Board Game TipsArticleTop List

Fields of Arle offers a rich, immersive farming experience, perfect for players who enjoy in-depth strategy and resource management.

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Shut Up & Sit Down, PaulArticle

The reviewer highlights Fields of Arle as an exceptional, deeply satisfying farming challenge from Uwe Rosenberg. Packed with rich choices and an abundance of wooden components, it stands out as a wonderfully indulgent sandbox experience.

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The Dice Tower, The Dice TowerVideo

“I think this is an excellent game. I mean, excellent. The biggest hindrance to it is that it's two players. Final thoughts: a really, really, really, really good game. Highly recommend it for two players, of course.”(15:03)

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slickerdrips, slickerdripsVideo

The reviewer shares positive first impressions of the Fields of Arle: Tea and Trade expansion, highlighting how it successfully enhances the base game with engaging new options and mechanics.

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