Outfoxed!
2014
Design1.5/10
Interaction6.0/10
Artistry5.0/10
Strategy8.0/10
Complexity4.0/10

Outfoxed!

Cooperative deduction game where players work together to identify the pot-pie thief.
2014 • 2–4
Average rating
4.35
Players
2–4
Avg time
min
Age
5+
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Description
In Outfoxed!, you and your fellow players work together as a team of clever detectives trying to catch a sneaky fox who has stolen a prized pot pie. The game unfolds as a race against time, using deduction and collaboration to narrow down the list of suspects. You move your detective pawns around the game board, visiting locations to uncover clues. These clues reveal key characteristics about the culprit, allowing you to eliminate potential foxes from the lineup.

The core gameplay loop involves strategically choosing where to search for clues and carefully interpreting the results. Spinning a custom die determines your movement options, sometimes allowing you to reveal more clues or move closer to catching the fox. The tension builds as the fox token progresses along its path, representing the limited time you have to solve the mystery. Successfully identifying the guilty fox before it escapes results in a shared victory, making Outfoxed! a satisfying and engaging cooperative experience for players of all ages.

Mechanics
Co-operative Play