Forage
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- Designer Molly Johnson , Robert Melvin , Shawn Stankewich
- Publisher Flatout Games , Alderac Entertainment Group
- Illustration Beth Sobel
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What to Expect
You build a tableau and roll forage dice each round, revealing a journey tile and choosing actions like exploring, storing, or gift-giving. Actions earn bonuses that upgrade future moves and enable combos as you draw exploration, pantry, or gift cards into your tableau. Exploration requires traversing trails and surrounding spaces as a spatial puzzle; pantry cards focus on filling shelves, and gift cards ask for exact ingredient sets for scoring.
Who Is This Game For?
Suitable for players aged 10 and up; rules are approachable but the game offers puzzly depth, making it a light-to-medium-weight experience for hobby players. With 1–6 players it works solo or in groups, and it will appeal to fans of roll-and-write, set-collection and tableau-building games.
How It Works
Forage combines Roll-and-Write / Dice Rolling with Action Drafting and Set Collection: roll dice, pick a combination, and take one of several actions. Variable setup and multiple maps change each play; chaining and end-game bonuses reward long-term planning. Events and contracts add timed objectives, while line drawing and enclosure mechanics create the spatial puzzles on exploration cards.
What Makes It Special
Designed by the team of Molly Johnson, Robert Melvin and Shawn Stankewich with Beth Sobel’s illustrations, Forage mixes writing on cards within an evolving tableau. The game features numerous unique cards and journey tiles, increasing replayability and differentiating it from simpler roll-and-write titles.
Pro
- Blends roll-and-write with tableau-building for added depth
- Variable setup and many unique cards boost replayability
- Includes a solo mode (1 player)
- Artwork by Beth Sobel
Contra
- Spatial puzzles can be unfamiliar for new players
- Group dynamics differ between solo and larger player counts
Setting & atmosphere
The theme centers on foraging in forests and travel journeys; cards and journey tiles portray a woodland gathering and exploration setting as indicated by the game’s categories.
Tips for beginners
In your first games, focus on one or two card types to learn how actions and bonuses chain together.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
Yes. The game supports solo play (1 player).
How long does a game really take?
Listed duration is about 30 minutes; allow extra time for the initial rule explanation.
What prior experience do I need?
Basic familiarity with roll-and-write or set-collection mechanics helps but isn’t required.
How does this compare to similar games?
Forage pairs traditional roll-and-write dice with tableau-based card writing and spatial puzzles, setting it apart from simpler sheet-based titles.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes. With a minimum age of 10 it’s suitable for families with older children who enjoy puzzles.
What mechanic makes it special?
The mix of Roll-and-Write (Dice Rolling) with tableau-focused Set Collection and Line Drawing/Enclosure puzzles defines its gameplay.
Fazit
A good choice for players seeking a digestible yet spatially challenging roll-and-write. Recommended if you like solo options and variable setups; players preferring very short filler games may find the 30-minute session moderate.
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