Elvenar
A fantasy city builder with elves, humans and a genuine research tree, played entirely in a browser tab and unusually pretty.
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How to get the most from it
Elvenar sits in Strategy & Conquest under Play, filed as rabbit hole.
- Open it when the evening is free. It has no natural stopping point.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- Expect to create an account before you get far.
- Go in expecting something cosy and beautiful.
About this category: Territory control, base building and turn-based scheming. Slower than the arenas and considerably harder to walk away from.
Good for
- A long evening with nothing planned
- Somewhere low-key to settle into
- Looking at something lovely
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
Elvenar: quick answers
Is Elvenar free?
Yes. Elvenar is free to use, though it asks you to sign up.
Do I need an account to use Elvenar?
Yes. Elvenar asks you to create an account before you get far.
Does Elvenar work on a phone?
Yes. Elvenar works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Elvenar safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Elvenar take?
We file it as "Rabbit hole": Clear your evening. We warned you.
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