Forever Home — Prices
Birdwood Games, DSV Games, Gémklub · Board game · 2023
1–5 · best 2
Solo
20–45 min
Weight 1.8/5
Buy · from US$ 18.99
8.0
rating
Ludopedia
6.7
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
Perfect for spatial puzzle lovers who enjoy light themes. Like Tetris with dogs - easy to learn, hard to put down!
Highlights
- Pattern-completion satisfaction
- Well-crafted solo mode
- Cute theme done right
- Simple rules, tough choices
Keep in mind
- May feel repetitive after many plays
- Player interaction is indirect
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Forever Home blends canine cuteness with brain-teasing challenges. You and friends become shelter workers, training pups and matching them with perfect families. The gameplay feels like a dynamic puzzle: draft training pattern tiles, place them on your 5x5 board, and complete sets for reputation points. Features open drafting (all see available tiles), strategic placement, and game-changing end bonuses. The solo mode is shockingly good - like playing chess against yourself. Flip the board for an advanced variant when ready. Quick (about 30 minutes) but every decision matters - that tile you passed might be your opponent's winning move!
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Best player count
BGG community vote
1
REC
2
BEST
3
REC
4
REC
5
REC
Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Birdwood Games, DSV Games, Gémklub, Last Level
Designer
Jack Hazell, Lottie Hazell
Artist
Dann May, Dominique Vassie
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
2,064owners
407wishlist
25want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Is it good for solo play?
Absolutely! The solo mode is thoughtfully challenging, almost like a new puzzle each game.
Too complex for kids?
Depends on age. Kids 10+ grasp it quickly, but younger ones may struggle with forward planning.
Best player count?
Works well at any count (1-5), but 3-4 players makes the tile competition most engaging.
Needs expansions?
Nope - the double-sided board offers enough variety. Though homemade extra tiles would be easy to make.
Is the theme pasted-on?
Theme is integrated! Tile patterns represent specific trainings, and families prefer certain dog types.
How long are games?
Box says 20-45min, but with experienced players it rarely exceeds 30min.
Need central board?
No - everyone has their own shelter (personal board), only shares the tile selection area.
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