
- BGG rank
- BGG #781
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Stationfall
- 1–9 players
- 60–150 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 2023

2025
Rules assistance for Fox on the Tree
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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Fox on the Tree is a board game released in 2025 for 2–5 players, 10–15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Martin Trojan and its main mechanics are Race, Deduction, and Pieces as Map.
It Starts Simple. Then It Messes With Your Mind. In this fast-paced hidden-roles game, you secretly guide two favorite animals to safety while sabotaging one rival. Farm animals flee toward the forest, predators hunt toward the farm—but you’re not the only mastermind with a plan. Use action tokens to trap, block, and rescue. Drop banana peels, lure enemies into swamps, and pull off last-second escapes. Predators can jump ahead, while farm animals slip past opponents to gain speed. The game unfolds in two mirrored phases as animals reverse direction and race back home. Watch closely to spot who’s helping whom, outmaneuver your opponents, and turn the shifting board to your advantage. Every choice is permanent. Every move matters. Score points by getting your favorites to their destination—and lose points if your unfavored animal succeeds. Outsmart the others before they do the same to you. —description from the designer
Fox on the Tree 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 Fox on the Tree is 10–15 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 Fox on the Tree 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.
Fox on the Tree belongs to these categories: Deduction and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Race, Deduction, and Pieces as Map. 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 Fox on the Tree are: Martin Trojan. 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 Fox on the Tree 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.