We scored an early copy of Forest Shuffle: Smoky Mountains, and yes, I squealed in the game store. Here’s how it plays, what’s new, and why this gorgeous, fish-filled forest may become our go-to version.

Cozy Stickerville was supposed to be relaxing. Instead, year three brought schoolhouse drama, a marriage to Farmer Dill, an experimental medical procedure, and termites for the entire village. Somehow, we still built a bridge and laughed through every ridiculous family decision.