Forestry
- Players
- 1-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 120 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 13+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 3.3 / 5
- Year
- 2025
About the game
Forestry puts players in the boots of sustainable forest stewards, balancing timber harvests and contract demands against long-term environmental health. Using a dual-worker system, one worker fells trees, replants saplings, and manages water retention, while the other runs sawmills and fulfills contracts, all drawing on real forestry expertise for authenticity. Every action leaves a lasting mark on the forest's ecosystem, so careless harvesting today can cost you tomorrow. It supports one to four players in about two hours, making it a substantial commitment for players who enjoy detailed eurogame systems. The educational framing gives it a distinctive, thoughtful angle among industry-themed strategy games.
Hobbli's Notes
Forestry stands out for grounding its worker-placement systems in genuine environmental stewardship rather than pure extraction, which gives its decisions real weight. The dual-worker structure demands careful action-point budgeting, appealing to players who like tightly interlocking systems. As a brand-new 2025 release, we haven't yet seen how it holds up across many plays, but the concept and mechanical ambition are compelling.
What we like
- Authentic sustainable-forestry theme grounded in real-world expertise.
- Dual-worker system creates meaningful, interlocking tactical choices.
- Solo mode included for players wanting a one-person challenge.
- Balances economic optimization with environmental consequences.
Keep in mind
- Long two-hour playtime for what is a fairly niche economic theme.
- High complexity may deter casual or new players.
- Environmental theming still plays out through familiar eurogame abstraction.
Who it's for
Best for experienced strategy gamers who enjoy detailed worker-placement eurogames, playing solo or in groups of up to four, ages 13 and up.
