The forest is alive, and it would very much prefer not to burn. Living Forest is a beautifully illustrated strategy game for 1–4 players where each player takes on the role of a Spirit of Nature, working to protect the sacred forest from the flames of Onibi. It’s a clever blend of deck-building, push-your-luck, and tile placement, with players racing to defend the woodland by planting protective trees, extinguishing fires, and gathering sacred flowers. Each round, you’ll reveal guardian animal cards from your deck to build your turn, deciding whether to stop safely or press your luck for stronger actions. From there, you’ll gain new animals, put out fires, move around the Circle of Spirits, and grow the forest’s defenses, all while trying to reach one of the game’s victory paths before your rivals do. With multiple win conditions and highly interactive play, Living Forest offers the kind of table tension where every turn feels like a race between careful planning and a little bit of daring. Game Info: Players: 1 to 4 Playtime: about 40 minutes Ages: 10+ A fine choice for the table that likes its strategy lush, its turns tense, and its victories earned beneath the boughs.
