Forage - A Quiet Hunt on Your Table

The Generosity of the Forest

In Forage, players build their own system of actions step by step. Designed as a compact experience with fast sessions and clear rules, the game hides a thoughtful strategic depth beneath its accessible surface.

The team of designers at Flatout Games, already known for creating elegant family strategies, now invites players to take on the role of gatherers. Your goal is to explore the wilderness, stock your supplies with the gifts of the forest, and share them with others while earning prestige points.

The theme sends players on a journey in search of nature’s “treasures”, from morels and porcini to fiddlehead ferns, nettles, salmonberries, and blueberries. The visual direction is handled by renowned illustrator Beth Sobel, whose artwork has become a defining feature of the publisher’s games.

Built around gradual development, the experience begins with limited options, but with each turn players expand their personal play area, gain new effects, and unlock additional ways to score points. Over time, individual actions begin to work together, forming a unified system.

While the theme revolves around gathering natural resources, the real focus lies in planning and optimization. Success depends not simply on taking actions, but on arranging them in the right sequence and thinking several moves ahead.

The Paths We Choose

At the core of Forage are dice rolls and action selection. The results determine the possibilities for the round, but it is up to the player to decide how to use them.

There are several directions for development. Players may explore new areas, manage resources, or complete special tasks for points. These paths are interconnected and gradually strengthen one another.

The central idea is the creation of a personal play space. Players add new cards that provide bonuses and alter the available actions. As the game progresses, the number of options steadily increases.

The challenges vary: some require precise placement of elements, others demand efficient resource management, while some focus on fulfilling specific conditions. Because of this, strategy changes from game to game.

The main tension comes from choosing between immediate results and long-term benefits. Players can gain small rewards quickly or prepare stronger combinations for the future.

Early decisions are especially important. They determine the direction of development and affect the efficiency of later turns. A strong start makes future play easier, while mistakes limit future opportunities.

A wide variety of cards and objectives requires constant adaptation. Conditions change from one session to another, so strategies rarely repeat.

Over time, players create chains of effects, where one action strengthens another and allows more actions to be performed each turn.

From Morels to Blueberries

Forage demonstrates how simple rules can produce deep strategic gameplay. The game is easy to explain, but it demands careful planning.

Its main strength lies in the sense of progression. Players gradually build their own system of actions and watch it become increasingly efficient.

The calm nature theme combines with an analytical gameplay structure, creating a balance between atmosphere and calculation. The result is a compact yet rich strategy with high replayability.

Who might enjoy this journey into the depths of the forest in search of its gifts:

• Fans of calm strategies — players who prefer planning and development without direct conflict.

• Fans of roll-and-write mechanics — those who enjoy working with dice results and turning them into effective decisions.

• Players who enjoy building combinations — anyone who takes pleasure in creating chains of actions and gradually strengthening their system.

• Fans of compact games — those looking for deep strategy in short sessions (15–30 minutes).

• Solo players — the game supports thoughtful single-player sessions.

• Family audiences — the rules are accessible for newcomers while still offering room for strategic growth.

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