ThinkFun Shadows in The Forest - Play-In-The-Dark Board Game for Kids & Adults

Shadows In The Forest is one of ThinkFun's most innovative board games for families, designed to be played in the dark. The game transforms a quiet room into a dim woodland where light and shadow guide the action, delivering a memorable blend of strategy, suspense, and playfulness. With sturdy components and a clear instruction manual, it's easy to bring the forest to life in minutes and start a new kind of family game night.

How it plays

The experience centers on two roles. The Seeker controls a lantern to illuminate the forest and aims to freeze the Shadowing—forest creatures that hide from the light. The Shadowing team works together to reach a shared tree while dodging the lantern's glow. You can switch roles between rounds, keeping sessions fresh and engaging for both kids and adults.

In a cozy living room or a dim den, the lantern’s soft glow and the glow-in-the-dark die create a tactile ritual—creeping shadows, hushed whispers, and suspense as hiding places are explored and shadows shift across the board.

What you get

• Game board
• Mini lantern with batteries included
• Glow-in-the-dark die
• 10 hiding places
• 6 shadowing tokens
• 6 shadowling masks
• Clear instruction manual

Why players enjoy Shadows In The Forest

• Flexible for 2–7 players and ages 8+, great for family nights and friend gatherings
• Encourages strategic thinking, planning, and quick decision making
• Offers both competitive and collaborative elements through different roles
• High-quality components and straightforward rules support quick setup and ongoing play

Shadows In The Forest delivers a thoughtful, immersive experience that invites curiosity, careful deduction, and shared moments of laughter. It’s a creative, low-pressure adventure that adapts to different group dynamics, and session outcomes vary with each play. ThinkFun’s legacy with families worldwide is evident in its track record, including over 50 million copies sold, which underscores a long-standing commitment to quality and replayability.