
- BGG rating
- 8.2
The StoryMaster's Tales: Deeper into the Woods
- 1–5 players
- 60–300 min
- 2020

2019
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The StoryMaster's Tales: Weirding Woods is a board game released in 2019 for 1–5 players, 60–300 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Oliver McNeil and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Storytelling, and Role Playing.
Enter a world of folklore fantasy, epic storytelling and mighty magic! Set in the Grimm world of 18th Century dark fairytales. You will make your own treacherous pathway through the wild woodlands, encounter strange mystical creatures and find lost arcane artefacts. Alone or with friends you must choose a dangerous quest but beware only those with the skill, intelligence and bravery of a hero will survive. Quick to learn, portable and most importantly really fun. This game is a unique hybrid of Role-playing, board and choose your own adventure book. —description from the designer
The StoryMaster's Tales: Weirding Woods supports 1–5 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 The StoryMaster's Tales: Weirding Woods is 60–300 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 StoryMaster's Tales: Weirding Woods for ages 7 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 StoryMaster's Tales: Weirding Woods has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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 StoryMaster's Tales: Weirding Woods belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Storytelling, and Role Playing. 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 StoryMaster's Tales: Weirding Woods are: Oliver McNeil. 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 StoryMaster's Tales: Weirding 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.