Forestry

Pink Troubadour, Arrakis Games, Capstone Games · Board game · 2025
1–4 · best 2 Solo 70–120 min Weight 3.3/5
8.2 rating Ludopedia
7.7 rating BGG
Buy · from US$ 55.96
8.2 rating Ludopedia
7.7 rating BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy Eurogames with an environmental theme and strategic management, Forestry will win you over with its realistic simulation and clever mechanics.

Highlights
  • Engaging forest management
  • Dual worker system
  • Educational and relevant theme
  • Strategic decision-making
Keep in mind
  • Initial learning curve
  • Can seem complex
  • Indirect player interaction
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About the game

What you do in a play session

In Forestry, you step into the role of a forest steward, tasked with managing this precious resource sustainably. The game challenges you to strike the perfect balance between extracting what you need to fulfill contracts and, at the same time, nurturing the forest's health. Every decision you make, whether it's planting a new sapling or adjusting water flow for optimal moisture, leaves a lasting impact on the ecosystem. Drawing inspiration from real-life forestry practices, Forestry offers a hands-on lesson in forest management, proving to be as educational as it is engaging.

This is a Eurogame that excels in strategic action management, where each player controls two workers: a harvester and a manager. The harvester ventures into the woods, felling trees to meet contract demands, replanting saplings, constructing infrastructure, and ensuring the right moisture levels for the forest to thrive. Meanwhile, the manager oversees resource collection, utilizes sawmill buildings, finalizes contracts, and optimizes wood processing. The key to success lies in wisely allocating action points between these two helpers to make conscious decisions, improve infrastructure, and ensure the forest yields its bounty without depletion. Prepare for an immersive experience that blends strategy with environmental responsibility!

Rules videos

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5 videos

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–4 players
1 REC
2 BEST
3 REC
4 OK

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Game details

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Theme: Environmental Protection / Degradation / Pollution Theme: Trees and Forests
Publisher Pink Troubadour, Arrakis Games, Capstone Games, DSV Games, Galakta, Little Rocket Games, MINDOK, Pegasus Spiele, Vagabund
Designer Michal Peichl
Artist Michal Řezníček

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
How many players can participate in a game of Forestry?
Forestry is designed for 1 to 4 players, making it suitable for solo players and groups alike.
What is the average playtime?
Depending on the player count and familiarity with the rules, a game typically lasts between 70 and 120 minutes.
Is the game difficult to learn?
Forestry has a moderate complexity (BGG weight 3.26/5). It offers strategic depth, but the rules are well-structured, especially with the dual-worker system.
What makes the forest management theme interesting in the game?
The game realistically simulates the challenges of balancing harvesting and conservation, encouraging sustainable decisions and showing the impact of each action on the forest's health.
Is there a lot of player interaction?
Interaction is mostly indirect, focusing on competition for resources and objectives, typical of Eurogames, but there's no direct player conflict.
What are the main mechanics I should expect?
You'll be using Action Points, fulfilling Contracts, managing two types of workers, and planning for End Game Bonuses, all on a Hexagon Grid.
Who would you recommend Forestry to?
We recommend it for players who enjoy strategic games with educational and environmental themes, and who appreciate resource and worker management.

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