
- BGG rank
- BGG #23,524
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Antematter
- 3–6 players
- 45–120 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2022

2020
Rules assistance for Roundforest
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Roundforest is a board game released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Pierrot and its main mechanics are Grid Movement, Modular Board, and Map Deformation.
Roundforest is a family game for 2-4 players. Despite the fairy-tale theme, it requires a great deal of strategic thinking. You play as poor lads who compete for the favor of the beautiful princess. The winner will be the one who brings her the emerald ring of the Forest Spirit residing in the Roundforest. But the Spirit is only willing to hand over the ring for three golden apples – and if certain other conditions are also met. The task is a challenging one. To begin with, nobody knows where the Forest Spirit is hiding. Then, it is not so easy to find your way in this enchanted forest: whenever you arrive at a clearing (a game space), it makes a quadrant turn clockwise! This constantly changes players’ movement options. Of course, golden apples are not found in the forest. These are acquired by smart planning and a series of actions. You will collect various objects; use them if needed, trade them with the Fairy, or find a magic well to convert them into something else. This way you may come by some golden apples too. You will encounter various fairy-tale characters living in the Roundforest, such as a magic steed, a witch, a goblin, a beggar, a wealthy merchant, a puzzled sculptor, a bandit – or even the Devil itself. Some of these creatures are friendly, while others are hostile, trying to make your life difficult. The former might help you in return for a little favor, and the latter can be defeated if you deal with them the right way. The game field is built randomly of 32 octagonal forest tiles. Components include 12 fairy-tale character cards, a large pack of object tokens, action discs, copper and silver coins, a fairy board, personal boards (haversacks) and a draw bag. The game provides approximately 1 hour playing time. It is recommended above 8 years of age. —description from the publisher (translated) Ez a 2-4 fő által játszható családi játék a meseszerű tematika ellenére stratégiai gondolkodást igényel. A játékosok szegénylegényeket irányítanak, akik a szépséges királykisasszony kegyeiért versengenek. Az nyeri el a kezét, aki megszerzi számára a híres Kerekerdő szellemének smaragdgyűrűjét. Az Erdőszellem azonban csak 3 aranyalmáért válik meg a gyűrűtől, sőt egyéb feltételei is vannak. Ez nem is olyan egyszerű feladat. Egyrészt, induláskor még senki nem tudja, hol rejtőzködik az Erdőszellem. Másrészt, ez egy elvarázsolt erdő, ahol nagyon könnyű eltévedni: amikor valaki egy tisztásra (játékmezőre) lép, az azonnal 90 fokkal elfordul alatta! A forgással egyidejűleg a haladási lehetőségek is folyamatosan változnak. Természetesen az áhított aranyalmák nem teremnek az erdőben. Ezekhez ügyes tervezéssel, különböző akciók sorozatával juthatnak hozzá a játékosok. Különböző tárgyakat gyűjthetnek, ezeket aztán felhasználhatják, elcsereberélhetik a Tündérrel, vagy néhány csodakút segítségével átváltoztathatják más tárgyakká – és ennek eredményeként aranyalmához is juthatnak. Ez az erdő közel sem néptelen! Aki sokat bolyong benne, találkozhat többek között egy táltos paripával, egy boszorkánnyal, egy kobolddal, egy koldussal, egy gazdag kereskedővel, egy tanácstalan szobrásszal, de útonállóval, sőt magával az ördöggel is! E mesebeli karakterek némelyike jószándékú, míg mások ellenségesek, és igyekeznek megakadályozni a küldetés teljesítését. Az előbbiek némi ellenszolgáltatás fejében segítik a játékost, az utóbbiakat pedig bizonyos eszközökkel le lehet győzni. A játéktér 32 nyolcszögletű erdőlapkából épül fel, véletlenszerűen. A játék tartalmaz továbbá 12 mesebeli karakterkártyát, tárgykorongokat, akciókorongokat, pénzérméket, egy tündértáblát, személyes táblákat (tarisznya) és egy húzózsákot. A játékidő kb. 1 óra. 8 éves kor fölött ajánlott. —description from the publisher (Hungarian)
Roundforest 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 Roundforest is 45–60 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 Roundforest for ages 8 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.
Roundforest 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.
Roundforest belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Maze, and Racing. Its main mechanics are Grid Movement, Modular Board, and Map Deformation. 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 Roundforest are: Pierrot. 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 Roundforest 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.