For Northwood! A Solo Trick-Taking Game
- Players
- 1
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 1 player
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 30 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 12+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 1.8 / 5
- Year
- 2021
About the game
For Northwood! is a solo hand-management and trick-taking game where you play as a peacemaker seeking to unify the kingdom of Northwood by winning over its animal rulers through dialogue represented as tricks. Across eight rounds, you visit fiefs and must hit an exact number of tricks per ruler, drawing on allies with special one-use abilities to manipulate your hand. As you recruit rulers, they can substitute for allies, letting you tailor your toolkit to harder challenges ahead. With multiple difficulty levels, 24 rulers, and a scenario booklet, it offers substantial replayability in a small package.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team appreciates For Northwood! as an inventive entry in the growing solo trick-taking genre, praised for how its precision-target tricks force genuinely tight hand-management decisions. As a smaller print-and-play release, it may be less familiar to mainstream audiences, but dedicated solo gamers speak highly of its depth.
What we like
- Innovative precision-based solo trick-taking mechanic.
- High replayability with 24 rulers and multiple difficulty tiers.
- Compact and portable print-and-play format.
- Scenario booklet adds long-term structured content.
Keep in mind
- Solo-only experience with no multiplayer option.
- Niche trick-taking mechanics may not suit all players.
- Print-and-play production may feel less polished than retail games.
Who it's for
Best for solo players aged 12+ who enjoy trick-taking card games and puzzle-like precision challenges.
