#The fox in the forest review full#

There's no catch-up mechanism, and there's no sense that you can blame the game for simply being too harsh. This is something to consider if you're thinking of adding The Fox in the Forest to your collection because it's not a fun game to constantly lose at.

I mostly play two-player games with my partner, and the chances I will lose to him are high since he is really strong at trick-taking games. At least in The Fox in the Forest, there is always some murkiness because you don't use all the cards each round. This is a problem for me, I often forget what cards have come out. The 'Decree' card determines what the trump suit is.įox in the Forest is pretty unforgiving towards those who can't count cards. On saying that, while individual tricks are short-lived there is still a sense of anticipation as you delve further into the round. You play a card, your opponent plays one immediately after. The tension that builds around the table as you watch with baited breath to see what cards your friends are playing just doesn't happen in a two-player game. Some are suited for four players only, but loads can be played with more than that or can be adapted by adding another decks of cards. You can really get out of a tight spot with this card.įor me, one of the appealing aspects of trick-taking games is that they work well in a group. It's a small game to pack and the cards are gloss-coated, showing no signs of wear and tear yet. The Fox in the Forest is a great game for travel and playing in the pub. If I am playing a game with someone I prefer to keep my phone in my pocket. Most people don't carry a pen and paper these days so the score would otherwise be tracked on a phone. I also like that the game comes with point tokens to keep track of your score instead of having to write it down. Play continues until someone has twenty-one points, but if you prefer you can play a longer or shorter game as well. The artwork has an endearing fairy-tale aesthetic.

#The fox in the forest review full#

If you can win that many tricks, you'll get the full amount of points, and your opponent will only score a point per trick. The sweet spot is between seven and nine. Each round is made up of thirteen tricks, but if you win too many of them then you are considered too greedy, and you don't score any points that round. The other great thing about The Fox in the Forest, is that it's not about winning all the tricks in the round. Leading a trick when there are only two players is huge, especially as you near the end of the round when you have a fair idea of what cards the other player has/ doesn't have. Even if you lose a trick, if you played The Swan you can lead the next one, you still have control of the next play. For example, every five in each suit is a Woodcutter, who allows you to draw a card and then put one of your cards on the bottom of the deck. Some cards have an ability that you can use that breaks the rules of the game. The Fox in the Forest does a great job of creating interesting choices through special card effects. It's a rare thing to find a two-player trick-taking card game that works.