Outfoxed! – Cooperative Whodunnit Board Game for Kids

A mystery has been uncovered! Mrs. Plumpert’s prized pot pie has gone missing, and there’s a sneaky fox on the loose. Work together as a team of young detectives in Outfoxed! by Gamewright, gathering clues, eliminating suspects and catching the guilty fox before it escapes.

Designed for 2–4 players aged 5+, with games taking around 20 minutes, Outfoxed! is an award-winning cooperative deduction game that makes logic, observation and problem-solving fun for the whole family.

What Is Outfoxed!?

Outfoxed! is a cooperative mystery board game where everyone works together rather than competing against each other.

There are 16 possible suspects, but only one is the guilty fox. Players must discover clues about the thief, use the clever clue decoder to uncover hidden information and gradually rule out innocent suspects.

The fox is constantly moving towards the exit, so your detective team needs to solve the mystery before the culprit gets away!

How to Play

On your turn, roll the three custom dice and decide whether to search for clues or reveal suspects.

If you're searching for clues, use the paw-print results to move your detective around the board. Landing on a clue space lets you investigate a clue marker using the special decoder.

The decoder reveals whether the hidden thief matches a particular characteristic, such as wearing an item of clothing. Share your discoveries with the other detectives and eliminate suspects who don't fit the evidence.

If you choose to reveal suspects, use the fox-eye results to uncover more possible culprits.

But there's a catch: unsuccessful investigations allow the fox to move closer to the foxhole. Solve the mystery before the fox escapes!

Why You’ll Love Outfoxed!

• 🦊 Fun cooperative mystery for the whole family

• 🔎 Clever clue decoder adds a tactile deduction element

• 🤝 Everyone works together to solve the case

• 🧠 Encourages logical and deductive reasoning

• 👀 Develops observation and attention to detail

• 🎲 Simple dice-based gameplay

• ⏱️ Around 20 minutes per game

• 🏆 Award-winning family game

• 📚 No reading is required to enjoy the core gameplay

Who Is Outfoxed! For?

Outfoxed! is ideal for young detectives, families and children discovering board games. The 5+ recommendation and simple rules make it an excellent introduction to cooperative and deduction games.

It's especially good for parents looking for a non-competitive board game for kids, a quick family game night option or a fun way to encourage problem-solving and teamwork.

Main Mechanics

• Cooperative gameplay

• Deduction

• Dice rolling

• Clue gathering

• Memory and observation

• Grid movement

• Logical elimination

• Variable hidden information

Games Like Outfoxed!

If your family enjoys Outfoxed!, try Zombie Kidz Evolution, My First Castle Panic, Ghost Fightin’ Treasure Hunters, Labyrinth Junior, Spot It! and Animal Upon Animal for more accessible games for younger players.

Game Information

What’s Included?

• 16 Suspect Cards

• 16 Thief Cards

• 12 Clue Markers

• 4 Detective Hat Pawns

• 3 Custom Dice

• 1 Fox Figurine

• 1 Clue Decoder

• 1 Game Board

• Rules of Play

Outfoxed! FAQ

How many players can play Outfoxed!?
Outfoxed! supports 2–4 players.

What age is Outfoxed! suitable for?
The game is recommended for ages 5 and over.

How long does Outfoxed! take to play?
A game takes approximately 20 minutes, making it ideal for a quick family game.

Is Outfoxed! cooperative?
Yes. Everyone plays together as detectives and either catches the fox or loses together.

What is the clue decoder?
The clue decoder is a special component that reveals hidden information about the thief, allowing players to eliminate suspects and narrow down the guilty fox.

Is Outfoxed! educational?
The game encourages deductive reasoning, visual discrimination, attention to detail, probability awareness and collaborative problem-solving.

Buy Outfoxed! from Roll The Dice Cornwall

Get your detective hats ready and solve the case! Outfoxed! by Gamewright is a charming, fast and accessible cooperative mystery game that gives younger players a brilliant introduction to deduction, teamwork and modern board gaming.