Outfoxed! Board Game
The award-winning cooperative whodunnit game where young detectives work together to gather clues, eliminate suspects, and catch the guilty fox before it escapes. Perfect for ages 4+ and 2-4 players.
2-4
Players
20-30
Minutes
4+
Ages
16
Fox Suspects
Outfoxed!
Mrs Plumpert's prize pot pie has gone missing! Gather clues, eliminate suspects, and work together to catch the guilty fox before it escapes. The unique evidence scanner reveals hidden clues, turning deductive reasoning into an exciting hands-on experience for young minds.
- Unique evidence scanner mechanism
- Fully cooperative - win or lose together
- Teaches deductive reasoning to young children
- Adjustable difficulty levels
Inside the Box
Everything young detectives need to solve the mystery: a colourful game board, the iconic evidence scanner, suspect cards, clue markers, detective pawns, custom dice, and the fox figurine racing toward escape.
Why Families Love Outfoxed!
Cooperative Mystery Solving
No competition, no tears. Everyone works together to catch the fox, making it perfect for mixed-age groups and young children learning to play board games.
Evidence Scanner Magic
The tactile decoder reveals hidden clues, making deduction feel like real detective work and keeping children engaged and excited.
Builds Critical Thinking
Reinforces deductive reasoning, visual discrimination, and logical thinking in an age-appropriate, pressure-free environment.
Perfect for Families
Quick 20-30 minute games mean multiple rounds in one sitting. Parents genuinely enjoy playing, not just supervising.
Award-Winning Quality
Recognised internationally with honours including As d'Or - Jeu de l'Annee Enfant and Kinderspiel des Jahres recommendations.
What Families Are Saying
Based on customer reviews on Amazon
This game is so much fun for the whole family, which is good because my kids wanted to play it all the time. It's cooperative so everyone is playing on the same side and helping to beat the fox (which also means no tears). The game can sort of be graded up or down so there are ways for younger kids to participate but still keep parents and older children engaged. Solving the mystery is enjoyable and kept me entertained. It's a different game every time. The game goes pretty quickly...maybe 15 minutes. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a rare game that can keep kids of different ages and parents entertained.
This is my 5 year old's favorite game. She loves how easy it is and the interactive pieces. It is easy enough she can explain it, but fun enough I enjoy it as an adult (and not just because my kids are playing it). We play this game all the time and it doesn't get old. Rounds aren't too long and you can usually play a few games before the kids want to stop.
This is such a fun game! It teaches a little bit of strategy by needing to balance finding clues and turning over suspects. We do win more often than we lose, but it is nice to have a cooperative game that isn't all boring wins. We liked it so much, we bought one for our niece.
It's no wonder this game has A TON of positive reviews, it's really that AWESOME!! It is like a watered down version of clue except you're working together to solve the problem. My 6 year old granddaughter announced its like "the good guys against the bad guy and we have to win!" The game actually goes by pretty quickly once you learn how it works. The quality is top notch. It's become one of our favorites that even we, the adults, enjoy playing. Definitely worth trying it out!
My kids (ages 6-12) all love to play this together. They get so excited to look at the new clues, and there's real tension when they're deciding what to do next. Plus, it's nice to have a cooperative board game, instead of one where everyone is "versus" each other. Recommended for anyone with kids in the house.
I am a child therapist and I bought this game to play with clients as a way to build rapport. I've played it with kids as young as five and as old as 16 and everyone enjoyed it. It's quick and fun, and as always Gamewright has made a high quality game.
About Outfoxed!
Outfoxed! is a modern children's classic that blends cooperative play with deductive reasoning, designed specifically to introduce young players to the joy of solving a mystery together.
The game was created by Department of Recreation, a design studio known for crafting thoughtful, family-friendly experiences. Their goal with Outfoxed! was clear from the start - take the tension and logic of a traditional whodunnit and translate it into a format that preschoolers can understand, enjoy, and master without pressure or competition.
That vision found its perfect home at Gamewright, a publisher founded in 1994 by parents who believed children deserved games with genuine depth, quality, and replay value. Gamewright's catalogue, now spanning more than 150 titles, is built around play that encourages learning, cooperation, and imagination across generations.
The Game
Set around the mystery of Mrs Plumpert's missing pot pie, Outfoxed! invites players to work as a team, gather clues, eliminate suspects, and race against time before the guilty fox escapes. Its signature evidence scanner became an instant favourite with families, turning logical deduction into a tactile, memorable experience for young detectives.
Recognition
Since its release, Outfoxed! has earned international recognition for both design and educational value, receiving honours such as As d'Or - Jeu de l'Annee Enfant and recommendations from Kinderspiel des Jahres. More importantly, it has become a staple of family game nights, classrooms, and playrooms around the world.
Today, Outfoxed! continues to represent what thoughtful children's games can be - accessible, clever, collaborative, and genuinely fun for kids and adults alike.
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Get the GameFrequently Asked Questions
Outfoxed! is a cooperative whodunnit board game for young children, where players work together to solve a mystery by gathering clues and eliminating suspects.
The game is designed for children aged 4 and up, as well as families looking for a shared, non-competitive game experience.
Outfoxed! supports 2-4 players, making it ideal for families, playdates, and classrooms.
A typical game lasts around 20-30 minutes, keeping young players engaged without overstaying its welcome.
No. Outfoxed! is fully cooperative. Players either win together or lose together, encouraging teamwork and shared problem-solving.
The game reinforces deductive reasoning, visual discrimination, cooperation, attention to detail, and early logical thinking.
Outfoxed! combines classic deduction mechanics with a cooperative structure and a tactile evidence scanner, making logic accessible and exciting for preschoolers.
The evidence scanner is a physical decoding tool that reveals whether the guilty fox matches a specific clue, turning deduction into a hands-on experience.
Outfoxed! is recommended for ages 4+, but contains small parts and is not suitable for children under 3 years old.
Yes. While designed for children, the deduction and teamwork elements make it genuinely enjoyable for adults playing alongside kids.
Yes. The game includes options to increase or decrease difficulty, allowing it to grow with the players.
The game includes a game board, suspect cards, thief cards, clue markers, detective pawns, custom dice, a fox figurine, an evidence scanner, and rulebook.
Outfoxed! was designed by Department of Recreation and published by Gamewright.
Yes. The game has won and been nominated for multiple international awards, including As d'Or - Jeu de l'Annee Enfant and Kinderspiel des Jahres recommendations.
Outfoxed! is perfect for family game nights, classrooms, playdates, and anywhere children and adults want to solve a mystery together.
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