Stardew Valley Fan Makes Rare Find at Thrift Store

A Stardew Valley fan is showing off their incredible find at a thrift store, picking up a copy of Stardew Valley: The Board Game for far below sticker price. The beloved farming sim from solo developer ConcernedApe has been a phenomenon within the gaming world since its original debut in early 2016. Stardew Valley has received high praise from fans and critics alike and has sold more than 41 million copies worldwide, with fans taking to the game’s charming villagers and cozy atmosphere. The game’s success has even spawned some unique merchandise for fans to acquire throughout its history.

Stardew Valley‘s status as an indie darling has elicited plenty of special merchandise and collectibles for the game. Stardew Valley received its own board game adaptation in 2021, alongside multiple soundtracks and remix compilations collaborating with different composers. The popularity of the game’s music also saw Stardew Valley receive a series of concerts in 2024 and 2025, with more set to run throughout the early months of 2026. An official cookbook based on the farming sim was even published in 2024, with more than 50 different recipes based on in-game food items included. Now, one fan has scored an incredible deal on Stardew Valley: The Board Game.

Stardew Valley Fan Makes Incredible Thrift Store Find

Reddit user greenchakti showed off their impressive find on the Stardew Valley subreddit, picking up a copy of Stardew Valley: The Board Game. The user shared the story of finding the game while rooting through unsorted bins at a local thrift store, with the photo showing that the Stardew Valley spinoff game was still sealed. The post confirms that the board game was only being sold for $12 at the thrift store, making for a considerable markdown from the game’s usual price of more than $70 USD. The Stardew Valley board game is currently listed as sold out through the game’s official website.

The rare Stardew Valley collectible came at a sizable discount from the game’s typical pricing on other online marketplaces. Stardew Valley: The Board Game commands a hefty price tag on Amazon for the board game version of the beloved farming sim, with the lowest listing priced at a staggering $66.49 USD. The game has an even higher price point on Walmart’s online marketplace, with Stardew Valley: The Board Game being sold for $73.99 by a third-party vendor. Other users in the post’s replies also echoed the sentiment about the high value of the board game, with one commenting on their local game store selling the game for $80.

Why is Stardew Valley: The Board Game So Rare?

Stardew Valley: The Board Game‘s elusive nature makes it one of the most sought-after collectibles for the game’s fandom. The board game version of the farming sim was originally released with a limited print run in 2021, after spending three years in development by ConcernedApe and fellow game designer Cole Medeiros. The game’s popularity saw its original printing sell through quickly, with three more printings following after Stardew Valley: The Board Game‘s original release. Stardew Valley‘s board game version has also been praised for its faithfulness to the original game, combining resource management and completing objectives with befriending Stardew Valley‘s villagers.

Stardew Valley‘s overwhelming popularity has seen the farming sim extend its reach far beyond its original roots. The farming sim has previously collaborated with multiple popular indie games, seeing special events and cosmetics added to games like Among Us, Terraria, and Balatro. Stardew Valley even saw a collaboration with popular gacha game Infinity Nikki in August 2025, adding some new outfits to the game based on the farming sim. Stardew Valley has cemented its place among gaming’s all-time indie darlings and continues to build its legacy with each passing year.

Released

February 26, 2016

ESRB

E for Everyone (Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Simulated Gambling, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco)

Developer(s)

ConcernedApe

Publisher(s)

ConcernedApe