Living Forest (EN)

In Living Forest, you play as one of four Spirits of Nature called upon to save the sacred forest from the devastating flames of Onibi. Guided by mystical guardian animals from every corner of the world, players must work to restore balance, protect the Sacred Tree, and prevent the forest from falling into chaos.

This beautiful strategy board game combines deck-building, push your luck, and tactical decision-making into an experience that is both accessible and deeply rewarding. During each round, players gradually reveal Guardian Animal cards to build their help line. The more risks you take, the more powerful resources you gain - but revealing too many solitary animals can abruptly end your turn.

Using the elements gathered from your guardian animals, you can recruit stronger creatures, extinguish fires, plant protective trees, or move along the Circle of Spirits to unlock valuable bonuses. Every tree added to your forest grants permanent powers, allowing players to build unique strategies from one game to the next.

Living Forest offers three different paths to victory: plant 12 different protective trees, extinguish 12 fires, or collect 12 sacred flowers to awaken Sanki, the great Guardian of the Forest. Because each player may pursue a completely different strategy, every game creates exciting tension and meaningful choices.

The breathtaking artwork by Apolline Etienne gives the game an unforgettable visual identity. Every card and board element immerses players in a magical world filled with mystical creatures and enchanting forests. Its artistic direction is a major part of what makes the experience so memorable.

You will probably love Living Forest if you enjoy modern board games that combine elegant mechanics with strategic depth. Its mix of card management, risk-taking, and engine building makes it an excellent choice for families, intermediate gamers, and strategy enthusiasts alike.

Living Forest won the prestigious Kennerspiel des Jahres 2022 as well as the As d'Or Initié 2022, two of the most respected awards in the board game industry. These honors highlight the game's exceptional balance between accessibility and tactical gameplay.

Designed by Aske Christiansen and illustrated by Apolline Etienne, Living Forest quickly became a standout title among modern family strategy games thanks to its immersive world and clever gameplay systems.

BOX CONTENTS
4 Forest boards
4 Spirit of Nature standees
1 Sacred Tree standee
14 starting Guardian Animal cards per player
23 Fire Varan cards
23 Level 1 Guardian Animal cards
16 Level 2 Guardian Animal cards
12 Level 3 Guardian Animal cards
37 Protective Tree tiles
45 Fire tiles
24 Fragment tiles
12 Victory tiles
1 Circle of Spirits board
1 Guardian Animal board
1 Fire Varan board
2 tree dispensers
Rulebook

Number of players: 1 to 4
Play time: 40 minutes
Age: 10+