Fort Base Game Review

Surprisingly Strategic Playground Fun

Theme

Fort leans into a charming childhood theme, where players race to build the coolest fort, collect pizza, and recruit friends. The theme immediately grabbed me and kept me engaged throughout. The colorful artwork and playful design give off an easygoing vibe—but don’t be fooled. Beneath the cute surface is a game that demands more strategy than you’d expect. My only thematic gripe is the lack of a physical fort on the table. The “fort” itself is just a track on your player board, which felt like a missed opportunity given the title.

Mechanics

Fort blends light deck-building with a unique “follow” mechanic, where players can copy actions others take on their turn. It felt like a fresh combination, reminiscent of Marvel United but with more strategic layers. The deck-building element is pretty light—more about managing a rotating friend group than crafting a precise engine—but it worked well to keep turns snappy. The follow mechanic ensures you’re paying attention even when it’s not your turn, adding a layer of interactivity without direct confrontation.

The game was a little longer than expected, likely because we were learning as we played, but the extra length came from thinking through decisions rather than downtime, which I appreciated.

Bottom Line: Is it Fun?

Yes—especially for families. Fort manages to be competitive without ever feeling mean, which is a rare sweet spot. It worked well with my kids (8+), since there’s no direct attacking, just friendly competition for pizza, toys, and fort upgrades. I’d recommend it to families or groups that like strategic thinking but want to avoid the hard feelings that come with direct conflict.

It’s engaging, colorful, and thinkier than it looks—Fort is a great pick for anyone who wants a lighthearted theme with a bit more depth than expected.