![]() ![]() If you lead an 11, then the other player is forced to either play the 1 of that suit or play their highest card in that suit. For example, if only one 9 is played, then that card is considered the same suit as the decree card, even if it’s not. Love the artworkĪll of the odd-numbered cards have a special ability. The thing is, The Fox in the Forest adds a bit of a twist to all of that. ![]() Unless the second player laid down a card of the same suit as the decree card, in which case that player wins the trick. If the second player didn’t play a card of the same suit, then the lead player will win the trick. If they don’t have one, they can play any card they want. The other player must play a card of the same suit if they have it in their hand. The person who didn’t deal leads the first trick. My grandmother had trouble holding 7 cards, much less 13. This is the “Decree” suit (otherwise known as trump). ![]() The dealer will deal each player thirteen cards and then turn over the top card of the pile that’s left. The Fox in the Forest comes with 33 cards (three suits of eleven cards each), two scoring cards, and a bunch of scoring markers in denominations of 1, 3, and 6. I’m not going to bog down the review to explain it all, but the rules (pdf) are great. This is a two-player trick-taking game that overcomes all of the limitations in regards to why trick-taking games are terrible with two players.įirst, I have to say that the rulebook does a wonderful job of explaining what a trick-taking game is, for those of you who aren’t sure. Meyer and Keith Pishnery, and published by Foxtrot Games and Renegade Game Studios. That game would be The Fox in the Forest, designed by Joshua Buergel, with art by Jennifer L. And with a game that will suit your needs! That’s a sly-looking fox Suddenly, an annoying-looking man appears with a Shamwow. I highly recommend The Fox In The Forest.I’m a big fan of trick-taking games, most especially the wonderful game Diamonds.īut what happens when you’re sitting there with only one person, trying to figure out what game to play? You’re both fans of trick-taking games, but there are only two of you. Overall, you’d be hard pressed to find a better game to enjoy with your gaming sweetheart, while still leaving you time for other endeavors. The artwork on the cards is quite nice and adds to the enjoyment as well. The rules are simple, but there are plenty of strategic choices in a game that takes about 30 minutes to play. The Fox In The Forest scores big for me in that it is hard to find a trick taking game for two people only, let alone one that is as streamlined and fun as this one. These powers range from changing the trump suit on the fly, drawing and discarding a card, or a bonus point for winning a trick with a seven in it. These powers are the same for each different number regardless of suit. But that is not all.Īll of the odd number cards in each suit provide special powers which add a whole new layer of strategic options. This give and take in achieving the “sweet spot” based on the cards you are dealt constitutes the overarching strategy involved in Fox In The Forest. Taking 10 or more tricks, however, will earn you zero points. Take 4, 5, or 6 tricks and you’ll get 1, 2, or 3 points accordingly. If you are familiar with the rules of games like Spades and Hearts, you should have no problem picking up the basic game play of The Fox In The Forest.Įach round players will try to win just enough of the 13 available tricks to maximize their scoring for the round without being too greedy. When play starts each round, the top card of this deck is flipped over to determine the starting trump suit. Each player is dealt 13 cards, with the remaining 7 cards being placed in a face down deck in the middle of the table. There are 33 cards in the deck, with three suits having 11 cards in each, ranging from numbers 1-11. In this trick taking card game designed by Joshua Buergel, players are attempting to take just enough tricks to score maximum points each round, until someone gets 21 and wins the game. If so, you might want to take a look at The Fox In The Forest, a two player only (who needs more, know what I’m sayin’?) offering from Renegade Game Studios. With Valentine’s Dayright around the corner, you may be looking for something nerdy for your special geek. ![]()
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