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Tales & Games: Lost in the Woods
2018
Rules assistance for Tales & Games: Lost in the Woods
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- 2–5 players
- 20 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
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Tales & Games: Lost in the Woods is a board game released in 2018 for 2–5 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Bruno Faidutti and Anja Wrede and its main mechanics are Memory and Pattern Recognition.
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About the game
It's still dark when you run away from the ogre's home. To return to the cottage of your dear parents, you need to cross the forest and find your way in the dark, thanks to the trees. The first player arriving at the cottage will prevail and will be entitled to a good soup of broccoli! But beware of the ogre who would eat you willingly for his breakfast! Contes & Jeux: Le Petit Poucet is a touch recognition game in which you have to find the right trees by their shape.
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- asmodee
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Questions and answers
Tales & Games: Lost in the Woods 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 Tales & Games: Lost in the Woods 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 Tales & Games: Lost in the Woods for ages 6 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.
Tales & Games: Lost in 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.
Tales & Games: Lost in the Woods belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Memory and Pattern Recognition. 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 Tales & Games: Lost in the Woods are: Bruno Faidutti and Anja Wrede. 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 Tales & Games: Lost in 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.