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- BGG #150
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Forest Shuffle
- 2–5 players
- 40–60 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2023
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,775
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Forest Shuffle: Smoky Mountains
2026
Rules assistance for Forest Shuffle: Smoky Mountains
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- 2–5 players
- 60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.1/5
For 2 players
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Forest Shuffle: Smoky Mountains is a board game released in 2026 for 2–5 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Kosch and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and End Game Bonuses.
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About the game
A new continent awaits in the Forest Shuffle universe: After exploring Central Europe in Forest Shuffle and the wilds of southern England in Forest Shuffle – Dartmoor, this new standalone game invites players on a journey to North America. As the third standalone game in the Forest Shuffle series, Forest Shuffle - Smoky Mountains takes us to this popular North American National Park. Building on the familiar gameplay of the series, it introduces new species and clever twists in mechanics. This keeping the experience as fresh as the bubbling waters on the new terrain cards! Here’s what Forest Shuffle – Smoky Mountains is all about: New terrain types centered around water, playable on their own or tucked as universal waters under trees. New synergies between flora and fauna, all revolving around the element of water In addition to a variety of species around the water, the game is also home to various large animals, such as black bears or bobcats. Once again, the player who collected the most points, wins. Forest Shuffle - Smoky Mountains is manufactured from FSC-certified material. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Forest Shuffle: Smoky Mountains supports 2–5 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: Smoky Mountains 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: Smoky Mountains 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: Smoky Mountains has a complexity rating of 2.1 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: Smoky Mountains belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Educational. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and End Game Bonuses. 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: Smoky Mountains 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: Smoky Mountains as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.