
- BGG rank
- BGG #907
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Forest Shuffle: Dartmoor
- 2–5 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2025

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Forest Shuffle: Exploration is an expansion for Forest Shuffle released in 2025 for 1–5 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Kosch and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Set Collection.
Good things come in threes! The third expansion deck for Forest Shuffle offers three sets of cards to add to the base game: First, there is an official Automa deck of 20 cards with 12 challenges to complete. Next, a set of five brand new caves with individual powers to replace the regular caves of the base game. Last but not least, this deck contains a selection of 15 special playing cards featuring selected and rare species from around the world. These cards have been available as promo cards in 2024. With 55 cards in total, this set complements the flora and fauna of Forest Shuffle base game and offers endless possibilities for exploration and adventure. Manufactured from FSC-certified material. —description from the publisher Contains Promo cards: P001-Moor Birch P002-Whinchat/Fire Salamander P004-Palm Tree P005-Gnat/Red Panda P006-Robin/Water Vole P007-Bison/White Stork P008-Cardinal/Say's Firefly P009-Genet/European Badger P010-Cuckoo/Chanterelle P011-Elk/Troll P012-Mistletoe/Wild Tulip P014-Turkey Oak P015-O Christmas Tree P016-Arctic Fox/Sable P028-Brimstone/Marsh Cinquefoil
Forest Shuffle: Exploration supports 1–5 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 Forest Shuffle: Exploration is 60 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 Forest Shuffle: Exploration for ages 10 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.
Forest Shuffle: Exploration has a complexity rating of 2.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Forest Shuffle: Exploration belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Territory Building. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Set Collection. 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 credited designers of Forest Shuffle: Exploration are: Kosch. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Forest Shuffle: Exploration as an expansion for Forest Shuffle. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Forest Shuffle to use it. Check that your edition of Forest Shuffle is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.