Autumn rain has brought the woodland to life, with delicious mushrooms sprouting across hidden patches in Wonder Woods. This clever mushroom placement strategy game challenges you to harvest valuable fungi, study the clues shared by rival pickers then deduce which mushroom varieties will be worth the most when the season ends.
 
During the Harvest Phase, place your baskets on mushroom patches to collect Girolles, Morels, Boletes or Parasol mushrooms. Every basket gives you a chance to build your collection, but the best patches are limited, so choosing where to harvest becomes a tactical decision.
 
After harvesting, the Information Exchange Phase gives everyone a chance to reveal useful clues. Secretly play a card, gain another basket, then reveal the information alongside the other players. These clues help you work out the hidden value of each mushroom type, but sharing knowledge can also give your rivals the information they need to beat you to the richest patches.
 
The game continues until two mushroom patches have been completely harvested. The hidden scoring cards beneath the patches are then revealed with each mushroom type earning points based on its final value multiplied by the number you collected. A modest-looking harvest can suddenly become a woodland jackpot if your deduction was correct.
 
With accessible rules, strategic placement and hidden information all wrapped up in a beautifully cosy autumn theme, Wonder Woods is a great family strategy game for players who enjoy deduction with a tactile collection element.