
- BGG rank
- BGG #31,457
- BGG rating
- 4.3
Top Trumps
- 2–6 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 1968

2018
Rules assistance for Out of the Woods
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Out of the Woods is a board game released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 5–20 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by American McGee and its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Memory, and Storytelling.
Out of the Woods is inspired by fairy tales, featuring references to ten classic stories including Cinderella, Rapunzel, Red Riding Hood, The Little Mermaid, Snow White and Hansel and Gretel. In the game, players must attempt to get rid of their hand of cards, with the last person holding cards eaten by wolves. Actions include the ability to attack or burden other players, which can be fended off with block and reflect cards. There are seven different action cards and 40 character cards, and the game supports two to four players.
Out of the Woods 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 Out of the Woods is 5–20 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 Out of 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.
Out of 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.
Out of the Woods belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Memory, and Storytelling. 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 Out of the Woods are: American McGee. 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 Out of 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.