Summary
A passionateStardew Valleyfan has created a custom version of the “Guess Who?” board game, inspired by the highly popular farm sim title. This fan-made version of the two-player board game, which involves trying to correctly guess the face card picked by the opponent using yes-no questions, features variousStardew Valleycharacters, from Shane to Penny to the Wizard.
First released in 2016,Stardew Valleyis one of the most highly rated indie games and was created by solo developer, Eric Barone, aka ConcernedApe. Over the years, it has fostered a huge community, attracting tens of thousands ofplayers daily on Steam alone. The game, which lets players live out their virtual farm life, has also contributed to the popularity of the genre. As a result, there are many similar simulation games available at present, ranging fromRoots of PachatoMoonstone Islandand more. On the other hand, “Guess Who?” is a classic board game whose longevity has crossed 45 years, thanks partly to its fairly simple rules. Recently, one talented player shared a fascinating fusion of these two games, capturing the interest of others on the internet.
Reddit user mellywheats posted a picture of theirStardew Valley-themed take on “Guess Who?,” containing face cards that sport Sam, Abigail, Jodie, Harvey, Krobus, and many others. While the post gave fans a look at 24Stardew Valley-inspired face cards—which is also the total number of face cards in a standard “Guess Who?” game—the creative player revealed that they had designed 48 such themed face cards. Replying to one of the comments, they revealed the image also features twocustomStardew Valleycharactersof their own, named Clover and Chance. On the StardewValley subreddit, several fans were full of praise for mellywheats’s efforts, with one user saying that they would “pay for one of these.” Moreover, some others humorously came up with a few different names for this custom board game, such as “Starwho? Valley.”
The Stardew Valley-themed “Guess Who?” is Another Example of the Farm Sim Game’s Undying Popularity
There are manyStardew Valleyfans who are immensely fond of the game, which often leads them to share their passion for it in creative ways. Besides the custom variant of “Guess Who?” made by mellywheats, there have been many other different fan creations that have wowed people in the past. Some weeks ago, another Reddit user’sLEGO structures representingStardew Valleybuildingshad drawn attention online and gone viral on social media.
After the incredible success ofStardew Valley, developer ConcernedApe is busy working on his next game,Haunted Chocolatier. It puts player into the shoes of a chocolatier who lives in a town shared by the living and ghosts. While there is still no release date for the game, theStardew Valleycreator recently confirmedthat his next project was on the agenda once again after being put on the backburner earlier.
Stardew Valley
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You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!
