
- BGG rank
- BGG #19,492
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Detecteam Family: A Pie Gone Missing
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2021

2021
Rules assistance for Detecteam Family: One Egg Too Many
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Detecteam Family: One Egg Too Many is a board game released in 2021 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Alexander Peshkov and Ekaterina Pluzhnikova and its main mechanics are Deduction, Cooperative Game, and Open Drafting.
A 24/7 egg care has opened in the rainforest! The forest inhabitants can hand their egg over to the care, and its carers - the parrot an the owl - will look after them. But one day a new egg appears in the care nest out of nowhere... This is a cooperative detective board game for the whole family. You will literally piece together the event (connect several cards to get the full picture) and attempt to get it right. After the game you are going to answer a few questions and find out what really happened. Play as a team, discuss the story, and get to the bottom of it! —description from the publisher
Detecteam Family: One Egg Too Many supports 2–4 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 Detecteam Family: One Egg Too Many 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 Detecteam Family: One Egg Too Many for ages 8 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.
Detecteam Family: One Egg Too Many 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.
Detecteam Family: One Egg Too Many belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Cooperative Game, and Open Drafting. 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 Detecteam Family: One Egg Too Many are: Alexander Peshkov and Ekaterina Pluzhnikova. 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 Detecteam Family: One Egg Too Many 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.