Sherwood Forest
- Designer Nils Finkemeyer
- Publisher eggertspiele , Filosofia Éditions , Rio Grande Games , Smart Ltd
- Illustration Alexander Jung
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In Sherwood Forest, you lead rival bands of robbers competing to control the forest and succeed Robin Hood. You plan raids, recruit companions, and form alliances to loot valuable caravans while outwitting the Sheriff of Nottingham. The game unfolds over six rounds, each with a planning phase to place your robbers and a raid phase to score loot points. Negotiation and bluffing are key to gaining the upper hand.
Who Is This Game For?
Designed for 3 to 6 players aged 9 and up, Sherwood Forest is a medium-weight game lasting about 60 minutes. It suits players with some experience in Worker-Placement and Trading games who enjoy strategic planning and player interaction. Families with older children and strategy gamers will appreciate its depth.
How It Works
Sherwood Forest blends Worker-Placement and Trading: during the planning phase, you place your robbers on various actions to gather information, recruit allies, and prepare raids. In the raid phase, you resolve planned attacks and score points from loot cards. Negotiation and bluffing influence other players’ choices and help avoid the Sheriff’s attention, creating a tactical struggle for dominance.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Nils Finkemeyer, Sherwood Forest stands out by combining Worker-Placement and Trading within a Robin Hood theme. While it has no awards, its unique mix of negotiation, bluff, and planning in a medieval setting distinguishes it. It relates to other Robin Hood-themed games and uses Meeples as components.
Pro
- Thematic Robin Hood setting
- Combination of Worker-Placement and Trading
- High player interaction through negotiation and bluffing
- Reasonable 60-minute playtime for game nights
Contra
- No solo mode, requires 3-6 players
- Requires patience and strategic thinking
- Not ideal for very young children
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set in medieval England’s Sherwood Forest, home to Robin Hood. Players lead rival robber bands aiming to become the new leader by ambushing wealthy travelers and outsmarting the Sheriff of Nottingham.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on understanding the planning and raid phases and use negotiation to strengthen your position.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Sherwood Forest is designed for 3 to 6 players and does not support solo play.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 60 minutes, suitable for a game night.
What prior experience do I need?
Some experience with Worker-Placement and Trading games helps due to strategic planning and negotiation.
How does this compare to similar games?
Sherwood Forest uniquely combines Worker-Placement with bluffing and negotiation in a Robin Hood theme.
Is this suitable for families?
It is suitable for players aged 9 and up, but better for families with older children or experienced gamers.
What mechanic makes it special?
Its mix of Worker-Placement and Trading with negotiation and bluffing defines the gameplay.
Fazit
Sherwood Forest is recommended for players who enjoy strategic negotiation games with a medieval theme and are ready for interactive planning. It is less suitable for solo players or very young children.
