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Shadows in the Forest board game

Autumn’s arrival

To mark the equinox we had a bit of a feast and played some forest-themed games. If you’ve never encountered Waldschattenspiel or Shadows in the Forest, it’s a lovely atmospheric game of gnome hide and seek. You build the forest and then it’s lights out – except for the candle being moved around the board in search of little gnomes. Although it’s supplied with a proper candle, our risk aversion… Read More »Autumn’s arrival

Rust and rustling

September’s mix of rain and sun have seen me seeking shelter in the forest even more than usual. Over the last couple of weeks, the bracken has turned rusty, crispy edges spreading red towards the stem. The floor is littered with burnt out pairs of pine needles and the cores of cones, expertly stripped by squirrel paws. The squirrels themselves are slow to move off the paths, preoccupied with nuts… Read More »Rust and rustling