Gamewright | Outfoxed! Game | Board Game | Ages 5+ | 2-4 Players | 20 Minutes Playing Time & | Rat-a-tat Cat Game | Card Game | Ages 6+ | 2-6 Players | 20 Minutes Playing Time

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While the creators of the game state that it can be played by kids 5+, we feel that it is really best suited for those 7 and up due to some elements that, in our opinion, can make it a bit challenging for the very young.

These can be based on either a paw or eyes, which represent the two different actions players can take in the game – move across the board or gather clues. You will be working as a team, players will need to choose between searching for clues and revealing suspects. They then need to roll three custom dice to see if they are successful. If after three tries the dice all match the decision you made your investigation progresses. On your turn, take the three dice and, before rolling, say out loud whether you "Search (or Clues" or "Reveal Suspects'. II you choose Search for Clues, you wan to roll all three dice to show footprint symbols. If you chose Reveal Suspects, you want all three dice to show eye symbols. Further, the game involves the careful gathering of clues and some deductive reasoning, which can be a bit challenging for kindergarteners as their reasoning, abstract thought and sequential logical skills are still developing. Designed and published by the team at Gamewright Games, Outfoxed! is a clever, colourful, introduction to co-operative games. Combining simple to understand dice rolls with the gentle trial and error deductive puzzle of matching the right clues to the right foxes.The game combines traditional board game mechanics with whodunit detective work, having players roll dice, gather clues and, eventually, expose a nefarious pie thief. What Ages Is Outfoxed Intended For?

With its dice-based mechanics, escaping thief, clue cards and special evidence scanning device, Outfoxed isn’t just a test of logic and reasoning – it can be a great and fun way for families to spend an hour or two together. Cooperative, not competitive

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Outfoxed is about average in terms of price for a board game, yet we feel it can certainly deliver a good deal of value for families. Not every family is a fan of the endless arguments and fights that can result from deeply competitive board games, and Outfoxed’s emphasis on cooperation, communication and teamwork can be a welcome alternative. Who Is It Not Ideal For? Older children looking for a serious and challenging board gamesNow, if said prized pot pie was left on the windowsill next to an open window…well, that’s just asking for trouble. Someone Stole My Pie! Shuffle the 16 Thief cards and without looking, insert into the top of the Clue decoder, The easiest way to do this is to hold the decoder with the window-side down and slider closed. The game ends once players either identify the thief or when the thief makes its way to the end of the board. Pros and Cons Pros Fun to Play In Outfoxed!, a 2-4 player co-operative whodunit game, players are searching for clues and revealing suspects in the mystery of who stole Mrs Plumpert’s prized pot pie. No less than 16 suspicious looking foxes were seen in the vicinity of the crime and it’s up to us to find the guilty party before he, or she, escapes down the foxhole. You have a strong suspicion of who is the guilty fox. In this case, name the suspect out loud and then reveal the Thief card from the decoder.