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Forsaken Forest
2018
Rules assistance for Forsaken Forest
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- 4–12 players
- 20–60 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.7/5
For 4 players
Rules assistant for Forsaken Forest
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Forsaken Forest is a board game released in 2018 for 4–12 players, 20–60 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Alec Nezin and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That.
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About the game
A group of travelers has awakened an Ancient Evil Little do they know, some of those who travel among them have already been Corrupted. Forsaken Forest is a team-oriented Social Deduction horror game set within a mysterious forest which has been warped by dark magic. The goal of each player is to navigate to their team's hidden Destination, or to kill all of the opposing team's players. However, the Villagers begin the game without knowing who is actually on their team, or where their Destination is located within the forest. The evil Forsaken have perfect information and will do anything to mislead their opponents. On the path to victory, players will need to gather information, manage their resources, gain the trust of their fellow travelers, and fend off the evils of the night! Just remember that not all who Wander are truly lost!
Mechanics
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- Forsaken Games
Questions and answers
Forsaken Forest supports 4–12 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 Forsaken Forest is 20–60 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 Forsaken 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.
Forsaken Forest has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Forsaken Forest belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That. 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 Forsaken Forest are: Alec Nezin. 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 Forsaken Forest 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.