- BGG rating
- 6.0
Fled: The Govenor's Hound
- 1–4 players
- 2025
- BGG rank
- BGG #27,586
- BGG rating
- 5.6
Fled
2025
Rules assistance for Fled
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- 2–4 players
- 45–80 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.8/5
Rules assistant for Fled
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Fled is a board game released in 2025 for 2–4 players, 45–80 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Mark K. Swanson and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Race, and Tile Placement.
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- BGG rating
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- 2025
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About the game
Ireland's famine drove you to petty theft. Soon, you find yourself within the walls of Spike Island prison — shackled and shoeless. These days, the warders whistle you to the yard, the wash room, and your bunk, but there's only one place you want to be: gone, vanished - fled! The object of Fled is to score the most victory points (VP) while trying to escape from prison. Throughout the game, you will manage a hand of tiles. Each turn, you add a tile to the prison, then discard other tiles to move from room to room while collecting contraband. Some rooms, like the Warder's Quarters, allow you to trade your contraband for the tools you'll need to get past the outer wall. Take care with your wandering, though, for if you are not in the right room when the Governor summons you to roll call, a nearby warder could put you in shackles — or worse, send you to solitary confinement! Do not lose faith! Father Lyons is a sympathetic chaplain warder who has been known to free captives from more than their sins, so give it a lash and rid yourself of this God-forsaken place. Luck of the Irish to ye. —description from the designer
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Publishers
- Odd Bird Games
Questions and answers
Fled 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 Fled is 45–80 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 Fled for ages 14 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.
Fled has a complexity rating of 2.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Fled belongs to these categories: Exploration and Maze. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Race, and Tile Placement. 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 Fled are: Mark K. Swanson. 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 Fled 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.