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Exceptional consensus · 5 organizations
The Crew: Quest for Planet Nine
Best for: Trick-taking fans, cooperative gamers, travel gaming
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The Fox in the Forest
Joshua Buergel · Renegade Game Studios · 2017
A two-player trick-taking game where winning too many tricks is penalized — score like a fox, not a pig. Fairy tale character cards have special powers that bend the trick-taking rules. The scoring threshold system makes every trick won a genuine strategic choice.
Players
2
Time
20 min
Ages
10+
Difficulty
Light
Why you'll like it
- The scoring system brilliantly penalizes greed
- Special character powers add variety
- Plays in 20 minutes
- Perfect two-player trick-taking
- Beautiful fairy tale artwork
How it plays
The Fox in the Forest is a two-player trick-taking card game with a fairy-tale theme. The deck has three suits numbered 1 to 11, and the odd-numbered cards have special abilities.
Each round, you win points for the number of tricks you take, but winning too many is bad: taking a modest number scores best, as does taking almost everything, while ending up in between scores poorly. It's quick and a great game for couples.
May not be for you if…
- Strictly two-player
- Trick-taking knowledge helps significantly
- Can feel swingy with unlucky hands
- Limited variety without the expansion
Best for
Couplestrick-taking fanstwo-player seekers
Awards
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Where to buy
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Common questions
How long does The Fox in the Forest take?
About 20 minutes once everyone knows the rules.
How many people can play The Fox in the Forest?
It's designed for exactly two players.
What age is The Fox in the Forest for?
The publisher recommends ages 10 and up.
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