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There is a lot to be said for increasing the immersion when playing table top games, whether it be mood lighting or a themed play list, but have you ever wondered how far you could take the immersion? This was the thought behind this new series of posts where we will be playing Games On Location to answer the question: "Will it GOL?"
The Game
To kick off this series we set off into the woods to find some mushrooms and then play a game Fungi by Brent Povis, published by Pegasus Spiele.
Fungi is an enjoyable trick-taking card game in which players compete to harvest mushrooms and cook them in order to deliver the tastiest dishes by the end of the game. Mushrooms can be fried with extra ingredients such as butter or cider to increase the flavour points. (Though in real life we did draw the line at cooking anything with cider and butter that we found in the forest). The game is a favourite with us at Hand Limit and offers a perfect balance of luck and skill, while showcasing some very pretty artwork by Jarek Nocon, along with an information booklet on all the different mushrooms that can be harvested.
The Location
We decided that it would only be right to set up a game after finding some mushrooms and sure enough, 20 minutes into our walk we came across some stunning examples of Fly Agaric (Amanita Muscaria - according to the glossary), though I don't want to know what happened to whatever creature seemed to have taken a bite out of one of them!Walking a bit further on we happened upon a clearing to lay out a picnic blanket and have a game. As luck would have it we situated ourselves just a few yards from a very cute example of Birch Bolete (Leccinum Scabrum).
The Play
We decided to lay the game out on the flattest part of the clearing with the help of a well worn picnic blanket and got down to setting it up. As mentioned above, Fungi is a card game, so we instantly ran into problems when the slightest breeze picked up and we had to spend the rest of the game diving for cards as the wind threatened to carry them away across the clearing. Plus there can be no denying the fact that playing a card game on a truly flat table top was far more convenient that the lumpy bumpy rug.
Despite this, we enjoyed an entire game without too much issue and there was something wonderful about experiencing the beautiful artwork surrounded by nature, with the sun and a flask of mocha warming us up.
The Verdict
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Overall playing Fungi outside was a lovely experience. There were difficulties that made it less comfortable than sitting around a table, and the lack of a truly flat surface did make more of a chore when it came to moving the cards around, but these were countered easily by the peaceful location. It must also be noted that we were very lucky with the weather as only minutes before the rain had been coming down hard.
Overall, I would say that Fungi does play well on location and I would recommend giving it a try!
Have you ever played a game in a thematically appropriate location? Perhaps you've played Taverns of Tiefenthal in a tavern, or Carcasonne in, well, Carcasonne. Do you have any recommendations for further Games On Location? If so, please leave a comment below, and perhaps we'll take your suggestion and run with it!
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