
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,566
- BGG rating
- 7.0
KuZOOkA
- 2–6 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2022

2024
Rules assistance for Crossing the Woods
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Crossing the Woods is a board game released in 2024 for 2–5 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Leo Colovini and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game, Communication Limits, and Hidden Movement.
Help Pirouette the squirrel to go back home! Plan Pirouette's moves by placing your card at the right moment on the Forest board... When all the little strategists around the table have laid down 5 cards, reveal them and move Pirouette ! —description from the publisher You win if Pirouette gets back home. If the deck of cards is empty, the team loses.
Crossing the Woods supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Crossing the Woods is 20 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Crossing the Woods for ages 5 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Crossing the Woods has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Crossing the Woods belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Travel. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game, Communication Limits, and Hidden Movement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Crossing the Woods are: Leo Colovini. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Crossing the Woods as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.