
- BGG rank
- BGG #697
- BGG rating
- 7.1
The Fox in the Forest
- 2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2017

2026
Rules assistance for The Fox in the Forest Deluxe
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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The Fox in the Forest Deluxe is a board game released in 2026 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Joshua Buergel and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Race, and Turn Order: Stat-Based.
Fairy Tales come to life in this deluxe version of the beloved trick-taking game. Use special abilities to change the trump suit, lead even after losing a trick, and more. Aim for the majority of tricks each hand, but don’t get greedy! If you win too many, you will fall like the villain in so many fairy tales. This deluxe edition includes three all-new modules: special cards, goal cards, and poison cards! Features new illustrations, foil stamping, and acrylic tokens. —description from the publisher
The Fox in the Forest Deluxe supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for The Fox in the Forest Deluxe is 30 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 The Fox in the Forest Deluxe 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.
The Fox in the Forest Deluxe has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
The Fox in the Forest Deluxe belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Animals. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Race, and Turn Order: Stat-Based. 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 The Fox in the Forest Deluxe are: Joshua Buergel. 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 The Fox in the Forest Deluxe 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.