Stonesaga · Board game rules
What is the maximum number of Resources you can hold when Foraging?
Quick answer
The maximum number of resources you can harvest per type during foraging is 3, unless increased by items or effects.
Details
During the Foraging activity, the harvest cap limits the number of objects of the same type that can be harvested in a single action. By default, this cap is 3 for all object types (e.g., trees, nut bushes, roots, etc.) unless an item or effect explicitly increases it [p.30 — Foraging].
Harvesting Process
- When harvesting, you select one type of object in your tableau (e.g., trees) and choose up to 3 objects of that type that are "within reach" (based on their position in the tableau).
- You gain 1 token per harvested object (e.g., 1 wood per tree).
- Bonus objects (e.g., bone, cloudstone) attached to harvested objects are also gained, but these do not count toward the harvest cap.
Exceptions and Edge Cases
- Animal Encounters: If you trigger a predator or prey encounter, you may gain resources (e.g., meat, bone) outside the standard harvest cap, as these are resolved through tests rather than direct harvesting.
- Item Effects: Certain items or abilities might increase the harvest cap, allowing you to take more than 3 of a single object type.
Watch out: The harvest cap applies per object type. You can harvest up to 3 trees, 3 nut bushes, 3 roots, etc., in a single foraging action, but not 3 total resources across all types. Additionally, inventory limits (e.g., bag capacity) are separate and enforced during the Night phase, but these are not detailed in the provided excerpts.