Nature / Type: Board game
Who would love this: Anyone (kids/ adults) who love colourful strategy games with sneaky tactics
“Forage, The Bee Game” is hands-down one of the most visually stunning tabletop games I’ve ever played! And guess what - it’s now officially live on Kickstarter! Please buzz over, give Forage, The Bee Game a follow, some love, and - if you’re feeling generous - some sweet, sweet backing nectar!
Why I love ❤️ it:
(1) A Delightful Game With Bees Zip Across Board To Collect Flowers
The setup is a delightful ritual: each player picks a hive (radiant yellow, red, blue, or green) and a matching Forager Bee. Lay out the colourful fabric board, place the Sun Tracker, arrange the Dandelions, Sunflowers, Eucalyptus, and MÄnuka, pop the bear in the centre, set the four season decks, choose your hive location - and go! A game lasts 12 rounds. Each round, the sun advances, the bear lumbers around via dice roll, and your bees zip across the board collecting flowers. Opponents can rob your undefended hive; the bear can storm in, gobble half your flowers, and wipe out your bees; you can breed new bees, sting the bear (sacrificing a brave little bee), or bump rivals back home. Season cards add unpredictable twists. When Winter arrives, players tally flower values - bonus points for sets of three - to crown the strongest hive.
(2) Decision-Making Strategy Game For Players Of All Ages
The decision-making is fantastic - simple enough for kids, smart enough for adults. You must choose an optimal hive location, pick flowers strategically, and decide which bees to breed next (Scouts fly farther, Workers carry more!). Sting the bear or stay safe? Bump an opponent or defend your hive? With multiple modes - Fun, Friendly, Competitive, Solo, and a 2-Player Extended mode - there’s a flavour for everyone.
(3) Learn Real Bee Science
Best of all, you learn real bee science along the way! The seasonal flow mirrors real colony life, and the three bee types - Foragers, Scouts, Workers - are designed to reflect their real-world roles. Season cards drop fun facts, like “bee drift” during windy weather or blizzards blocking hive entrances.
(4) Gorgeous Components - Chunky & Magnetic Flower Hexes
The components are gorgeous. Chunky wooden flower hexes with embedded magnets make collecting and stacking super satisfying. The cloth board is colourful, textured, and durable. And soon, the bees and adorable bear will be upgraded to sturdy PVC!
Kickstarter Page:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/yari/the-bee-game
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