The Fox in the Forest
A fairy-tale trick-taker for two, where winning too much loses you the round.
What it is
A two-player trick-taking game, perfect for couples who want a card game that really works with just two. Each round has 13 tricks, and odd-numbered cards carry powers like changing the trump suit or leading after a lost trick. Scoring is the twist: taking very few tricks or seven to nine pays 6 points, but ten or more pays nothing. First to 21 points ends the game.
What we love
- Trick-taking built properly for two
- Odd-numbered character cards bend the rules of a trick
- Losing on purpose can be the right move
Honest trade-offs
- A bad deal can sink a round
- The scoring chart needs a look in early rounds
- The fairy-tale cast includes a Witch, though she is only a card power
AI summary of player sentiment
Across the tables we polled, players consistently praise the game's approachability and pacing. The most common complaint is a bad deal can sink a round.
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Content advisory
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