Renegade Game Studios - The Fox in the Forest Card Game, A Trick-Taking Game for 2 Players, Age 10 and Up, 30 min Playing Time, Compact Size is Perfect for Travel, Teen & Adult Game Night

My wife loves games you play with a traditional deck of cards, and I love deck builders and games like Love Letter (okay, she likes Love Letter too), but often we are at odds because I'm always in the mood for the latter and the former bores me. This is a nice compromise. Based on the item page I thought this was a game with every card having powers (like Love Letter, Brave Rats, etc) but no, some of the cards are just regular playing cards of a suite. Since there are only three suites and the suites are simplified the game has to be very well balanced to pull this off and it does. Gameplay is easy to learn smooth, and enjoyable. It's a little tricky to figure out if you want to win or lose every hand but that's where the strategy comes in (is the other player letting you win or trying to beat you?). You are supposed to play for a certain number of points/rounds but you can just play one round if you feel like it or keep playing if you're having fun, and that's a nice feature. I love the artwork but I just wish there was more of it or way I wish the unusual art was played up a bit more (the young girl wood-cutter was my favorite). Likewise I like the theme, I just wish there was more (maybe a complete story of some sort that playing the game helps to tell?). As it is, the 75% greatness of this game that feels a little incomplete is solidified by the fact that it's well balanced, high quality, and CHEAP. If the price were higher I would subtract a few points based on the fact that the game could be fleshed out a little, but at this price it's a steal. Grab it and enjoy along with Lost Cities and Guillotine.

My husband and I and the rest of my family who is now grown up, always love playing games. I was looking for something other than that gammon or cribbage that could be played by two people. Since we love playing spades with the family when they’re here, I decided to try this one. Fox in the forest is very pretty, easy to learn, and plays similar to spades, but the special Cards And the different goals make it more fun. It’s good if you watch a tutorial on how to play and then play it at least four times to begin to understand the strategy. It’s a little more complicated than it looks to get the feel of it. In spades all you’re doing is trying to get exactly the amount of tricks that you bid you could take. In fox in the forest you were trying for a targeted area and trying to keep your partner in another part targeted area by using the special cards. I really recommend it for people who want to play a game that doesn’t take very long. It’s the perfect thing to throw in your suitcase for those nights in a motel where you order dinner in and don’t wanna watch TV.

Got this as a gift for my sister and her husband. They love it! Great mix of fun and strategy. And the artwork is beautiful. Perfect two player game.

I'm mostly giving the Fox and the Forest four stars on account of its infinitely charming artwork. The artwork on these cards is gorgeous. As for the actual game itself, I'd probably give it around three stars. It's a decent little trick taking game. I prefer some of the other trick taking games that Renegade has put out, such as Lotus (another gorgeous looking card game), but this is a nice little filler game for two players. For those not familiar with trick taking games, you'll immediately get the idea if you've ever played Hearts or Spades. Essentially, the lead player plays a card, and the following player has to play a card of that suit (if they have any of that suit), and the rulebook contains a guide to determine the winner of that trick. The winner of the trick, leads for the next trick, and gameplay continues from that point on. Points are determined based on how many tricks you won, but the challenge is in planning for yourself to lose just enough of the tricks, because winning too many tricks will alot you zero points. Fox and the Forest has a few features that makes it unique, namely the special powers on all odd numbered cards, which will keep you on your toes throughout. This will make for an excellent addition to your collection, if all you're looking for is an inexpensive filler game designed specifically for two people. My wife and I have had plenty of fun with it so far.

This is a great game for two people. Easy to learn, easy to play, incorporates interesting strategy

I play a lot of games and I'm always seeking a good travel game to play with my partner. I'm impressed with this one. It packs small, which is nice for travel, but more importantly the mechanics are fun. It's easy to learn, especially if you are familiar with trick taking, but the tactical choices make it interesting. It holds up after repeat play. Like most good games, when lose you want to play again because you think you can do better. The game designer should be proud of this one.

I like this game way more than I thought I would and the art is awesome. I have a soft spot for simple/classic type card games and this adds a whimsical element. It is so easy to learn as well. This has been a go-to game for brewery nights. Just try it!

This game is okay, it doesn't really hit our game table frequently as it mainly is a small variation of typical card and trick taking games. If you are just starting out a game collection or looking for an easy card game to give to someone this may be a good purchase for you or as a gift.

勝ちすぎたらダメ、カード全11種中6種が手札と切り札を交換、負けてもリードになるといった効果が書かれた二人用トリックテイキングゲームです。 内容物はとても簡素でルールブックとなるテキスト(数ページ)とカード40枚程、得点チップのみ。 全文英語ですがトリック数とスコアの早見表がついていて、あとはカードの効果を手書きで横に置いておけばそこまで言語で苦しむことは無いと思います。 勝ちすぎず負けすぎずを狙うのか、最初からずっと負け続けるのかを判断しつつプレイするのはなかなかに楽しくておすすめです。

Compre este juego para jugar con mi novia y nos pareció excelente, nos llevamos un buen rato de diversion, pueden ser partidas muy rápidas pero bastante entretenidas. Inicialmente nos costo un poco de trabajo entender las reglas pero ya comprendiéndolo el juego es muy simple sin mencionar que el arte de las cartas es hermoso.

So, Jaipur and Patchwork move over, there is a new sheriff in town. We're 50 games in, and still feel like we just scratched the surface on the possibilities this game has to offer. Just get it already!

Not many good little two player games out there. This is one. Quick to learn, has surprising depth, but is also quick to play. Enjoyable :)

Disegni bellissimi, ottima confezione con organizer interno che contiene correttamente le carte anche imbustate. Il gioco è una briscola con "soli" tre semi (11 carte per seme) con le carte dispari che hanno "poteri" speciali. Semplice e veloce.