
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,161
- BGG rating
- 5.9
The Mysterious Forest
- 2–4 players
- 10–25 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2016

2019
Rules assistance for Tricky Druids
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Tricky Druids is a board game released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Carlo A. Rossi and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Trading, and Dice Rolling.
The players in Tricky Druids spend all day collecting ingredients for their potions, but because they're so super nice, they give each other gifts all the time. In the game, each player brews potions in their huts hidden from everyone else, and each potion needs special ingredients to succeed. The druids give ingredients away to one another, and the recipient can decide to accept the gift with thanks or return it to the giver; when this happens, the giver mix the ingredients in their own potion — or just throw the ingredient in the trash to keep their potion from overflowing...
Tricky Druids 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 Tricky Druids is 20–30 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 Tricky Druids for ages 8 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.
Tricky Druids has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Tricky Druids belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Dice, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Trading, and Dice Rolling. 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 Tricky Druids are: Carlo A. Rossi. 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 Tricky Druids 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.