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OUTFOX the FOX
2025
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- 3–10 players
- 20–60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 3 players
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OUTFOX the FOX is a board game released in 2025 for 3–10 players, 20–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Jeff Grisenthwaite and its main mechanics are Betting and Bluffing and Ordering.
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About the game
A sly party game of Top Five lists! Each Round one player is the FOX. They will choose a Top Five list card category, examine all the answers and then make up an answer they think the group will rank as one of the Top Five answers. They read all six possible answers in random order as one of the players writes them on dry erase tiles. (The list source and date are part of the clue) Then everyone else (up to 9 other players) have two minutes to debate the ranking order of the Top Five answers - and identify which answer is the Fox's false answer. Player will all get one point for each correctly ranked answer and the Fox will gain a number of points based on how high the other ranked their answer as one of the Top Five... BUT before the correct rankings are revealed, the other players will take their colored token and place it on the one answer they PERSONALLY feel best about. Maybe they disagreed with the concusses at the table. You can even place your token on the answer you think was made up. If you are right, you get three bonus points. Then, it is the next players turn to be the Fox as the game continues. The fun comes in the group debate on whether Ranch Dressing or BBQ Sauce is highest on the list of Best Selling Condiments - or what were the Most Popular Baby Names in the 1980's. AND the sometimes surprising results! Because it is a group discussion, it is a trivia game where you don't have to be 'on the spot' or singled out and everyone has an equally great time. —description from the publisher
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- Smirk & Dagger Games
Questions and answers
OUTFOX the FOX supports 3–10 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 OUTFOX the FOX is 20–60 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 OUTFOX the FOX for ages 10 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.
OUTFOX the FOX 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.
OUTFOX the FOX belongs to these categories: Party Game, Bluffing, and Trivia. Its main mechanics are Betting and Bluffing and Ordering. 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 OUTFOX the FOX are: Jeff Grisenthwaite. 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 OUTFOX the FOX 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.