Living Forest
1–4 players • 40 min • ages 10+
- Players
- 1–4 players
- Playing time
- 40 min
- Age
- 10+
How it plays
Living Forest plays 1–4 players, takes about 40 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 10 and up.
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Where it came from
Living Forest was designed by Aske Christiansen and released in 2021 by the French publisher Ludonaute. The game emerged during a period of rising interest in tactile, nature-themed board games, focusing on a race to save a sacred forest from the encroaching flames of Onibi. The design integrates deck-building mechanics with a unique 'push your luck' system, requiring players to balance the expansion of their spirit animal deck against the potential risk of drawing too many misfortune tokens.
The game is celebrated for its lush, evocative illustrations by Apolline Etienne, whose work gives the forest spirits and elemental entities a vibrant, storybook quality. Upon its release, it was warmly received by the gaming community for its accessibility and high production value, eventually winning the prestigious Kinderspiel des Jahres in 2022. Critics noted that the design successfully blends strategic depth with a gentle, immersive theme, making it a staple for both family game nights and more dedicated hobbyist groups.
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About Living Forest
Living Forest is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 1–4 players • 40 min • ages 10+. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Living Forest?
Living Forest is a board game for 1–4 players, running about 40 minutes. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Living Forest for?
Living Forest is built for 1–4 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Living Forest take to play?
A game of Living Forest is listed at about 40 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Living Forest for?
Living Forest lists a minimum age of 10. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Has Living Forest won any awards?
Yes — the catalog entry for Living Forest lists Kennerspiel des Jahres and As d'Or Jeu de l'Année Initié.
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