Living Forest
- Designer Aske Christiansen
- Publisher Ludonaute , Board Game Rookie , Brain Games , CMON Global Limited , Games7Days
- Illustration Apolline Etienne
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In Living Forest, you play as a nature spirit aiming to save the sacred forest tree from the flames of Onibi. You draw guardian animal cards in a push-your-luck phase to form your help line, then perform actions like planting trees or extinguishing fires. Each turn balances risk and strategy as Onibi attacks challenge your progress. The game combines deck-building, tile placement, and simultaneous action selection for a dynamic experience.
Who Is This Game For?
Living Forest suits experienced gamers and families from age 10 upwards. With a playtime around 40 minutes, it fits well into an evening gaming session. The blend of deck-building and push-your-luck mechanics requires strategic thinking but remains accessible. Prior experience with similar mechanics is helpful but not mandatory.
How It Works
The game uses Deck, Bag, and Pool Building alongside Tile Placement and Push Your Luck. Players draw guardian animal cards until they stop or reveal three solitary symbols; these cards form their help line. The number of visible elements determines the strength of actions like planting trees or extinguishing fires. After actions, Onibi attacks, adding tension and influencing future turns.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Aske Christiansen, Living Forest won the 2022 As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année Initié and Guldbrikken Best Adult Game awards. It uniquely blends deck-building with push-your-luck and tile placement within a nature and fire-themed setting. The game also includes a solo mode for individual play.
Awards
2022
2022
2022
- 2022 Guldbrikken Best Adult Game — Winner
- 2022 Hra roku — Nominated
Pro
- Well-integrated deck building, push your luck, and tile placement
- Includes solo mode for single players
- Winner of the 2022 As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année Initié
- Strong thematic focus on nature and environmental protection
Contra
- Some complexity for casual family players
- Requires patience due to strategic depth
- Minimum age of 10 may be challenging for younger children
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in a mystical forest, players act as nature spirits protecting the sacred tree from the fictional beast Onibi. The theme blends fantasy, mythology, and environmental protection.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Take time to understand the push-your-luck phase and experiment with different guardian animal card combinations to find your strategy.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, Living Forest supports 1 to 4 players and includes a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 40 minutes, suitable for an evening session.
What prior experience do I need?
Living Forest is a strategy game where familiarity with deck-building mechanics helps but is not required.
How does this compare to similar games?
It uniquely combines deck-building with push-your-luck and tile placement mechanics in a nature and fire-themed setting.
Is this suitable for families?
With a minimum age of 10 and moderate complexity, it works well for families with some gaming experience.
What mechanic makes it special?
The blend of Deck, Bag, and Pool Building with Push Your Luck creates a varied and engaging gameplay.
Fazit
Living Forest is recommended for players seeking a strategic yet accessible game with a nature theme. Its combination of mechanics and moderate playtime make it versatile. Beginners should allow time to learn its systems.
