Cascadia
1–4 players • ages 10+ • Randy Flynn • 2022
- Designer
- Randy Flynn
- Publisher
- VSI Terra Publica · Lucky Duck Games · CrowD Games · White Goblin Games
- First published
- 2022
- Players
- 1–4 players
- Age
- 10+
- Genre
- Tile based game
How it plays
Cascadia plays 1–4 players and is recommended for ages 10 and up.
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Where it came from
Cascadia was designed by Randy Flynn and published in 2022 by Flatout Games and AEG, with illustrations by Beth Sobel. The game was developed during a period of rising interest in tile-laying, pattern-building board games that emphasize relaxing, nature-themed aesthetics. It was conceived as a modular puzzle where players work to create a balanced ecosystem by placing terrain tiles and matching wildlife tokens to specific habitat patterns, emphasizing accessibility and strategic depth.
The game received significant critical acclaim, winning the prestigious Spiel des Jahres award in 2022. Critics and players praised Beth Sobel’s evocative, soft-toned artwork for effectively capturing the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. By focusing on a tranquil, non-confrontational gameplay loop, it became a standout title in the hobbyist market, noted for its high-quality components and its success in bridging the gap between casual and experienced gamers.
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About Cascadia
Cascadia is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 1–4 players • ages 10+ • Randy Flynn • 2022. It's filed under tile-based game. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Cascadia?
Cascadia is a board game for 1–4 players, filed under tile-based game. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Cascadia for?
Cascadia is built for 1–4 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
What age is Cascadia for?
Cascadia lists a minimum age of 10. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who designed Cascadia?
Cascadia was designed by Randy Flynn. It's published by VSI Terra Publica, Lucky Duck Games, CrowD Games, White Goblin Games and 1 more. The catalog gives its publication year as 2022.
Has Cascadia won any awards?
Yes — the catalog entry for Cascadia lists Spiel des Jahres and Nederlandse Spellenprijs - best family game.
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