Shadows in the Forest

Shadows in the Forest

1985Walter Kraul

2 - 8 players
15 min
1.1/5 weight

From BoardGameGeek

You are deep in a dark, ancient forest with only your lantern to guide you. Tall, looming trees cast shadows all around. Off in the distance you hear a faint rustling sound and your heart begins to race. Could the legend be true? Will you finally discover the creatures who hide in the forest shadows? Shadows in the Forest is a thrilling, immersive play experience that brings a distinctive twist to game night - you play it in the dark! One player moves the lantern around in search of Shadowlings, mysterious creatures who avoid the light. The lantern illuminates the forest and trees, casting real shadows on the game board. The rest of the players work together, strategically moving their Shadowlings to stay out of the light in this innovative board game for kids and families. If one of the Shadowlings is hit by a beam of light, he is enchanted and can no longer move. The other Shadowlings will try to free him again. To do this, they have to wait until the light has moved far enough away so that another dwarf can reach him in the shadows. The Shadowlings all want to meet under a tree while the lantern tries to cast a spell on all of them. Who will win?

There are no videos for this game yet.

Creators who cover this

Games like this

2017R. Eric Reuss

Videos
248
Creators
99
Mainly playthroughs

1 - 4 players90 - 120 min4.1 weight

1989Stephen Baker

Videos
183
Creators
77
Some playthroughs

2 - 5 players90 min2.1 weight

2025Richard Borg, Adrien Martinot

Videos
169
Creators
79
Mainly playthroughs

2 - 4 players30 min1.9 weight

2021Andrea Chiarvesio, Eric M. Lang, Francesco Rugerfred Sedda

Videos
157
Creators
48
Mainly playthroughs and reviews

1 - 5 players40 min2.0 weight

About Shadows in the Forest

From BoardGameGeek:

You are deep in a dark, ancient forest with only your lantern to guide you. Tall, looming trees cast shadows all around. Off in the distance you hear a faint rustling sound and your heart begins to race. Could the legend be true? Will you finally discover the creatures who hide in the forest shadows? Shadows in the Forest is a thrilling, immersive play experience that brings a distinctive twist to game night - you play it in the dark! One player moves the lantern around in search of Shadowlings, mysterious creatures who avoid the light. The lantern illuminates the forest and trees, casting real shadows on the game board. The rest of the players work together, strategically moving their Shadowlings to stay out of the light in this innovative board game for kids and families. If one of the Shadowlings is hit by a beam of light, he is enchanted and can no longer move. The other Shadowlings will try to free him again. To do this, they have to wait until the light has moved far enough away so that another dwarf can reach him in the shadows. The Shadowlings all want to meet under a tree while the lantern tries to cast a spell on all of them. Who will win?

Designer

Walter Kraul

Categories

Children's GameFantasyParty Game

Mechanics

Area Majority / InfluenceCooperative GameRoll / Spin and MoveTeam-Based Game
View on BoardGameGeek ›