
- BGG rank
- BGG #4
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Gloomhaven
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.9/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Fool's Blade: Screaming Forest
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Fool's Blade: Screaming Forest is an expansion for Fool's Blade released in 2024 for 2–4 players, 20–80 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. Its main mechanics are Deck Construction.
Includes 30 new cards! 2 new classes, 8 new sword pieces (2 full new swords), 6 monsters, 5 tavern cards, and 9 quest cards: 3 action, 3 gear, and 3 curses.
Fool's Blade: Screaming Forest supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Fool's Blade: Screaming Forest is 20–80 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Fool's Blade: Screaming Forest for ages 13 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Fool's Blade: Screaming Forest belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Deck Construction. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Fool's Blade: Screaming Forest as an expansion for Fool's Blade. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Fool's Blade to use it. Check that your edition of Fool's Blade is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.