OUTFOXED, A CLASSIC WHO DUNNIT GAME FOR PRESCHOOLERS, 4 players

"Outfoxed" is a delightful and easy-to-learn board game that’s perfect for children. The rules are straightforward, making it accessible for kids, and it encourages collaborative play. Players work together to identify the suspect before the fox reaches the end of the path, fostering teamwork and problem-solving skills. Both my 6-year-old and 9-year-old equally enjoy playing it, and it’s become a favorite for quick and engaging family game nights. What sets this game apart is its cooperative nature—players strategize together to outsmart the fox, which is a refreshing change from the highly competitive games often available. This aspect of teamwork makes it a wonderful addition to any game collection, especially for families looking to promote collaboration and fun.

This game is so much fun for the whole family, which is good because my kids wanted to play it all the time. It's cooperative so everyone is playing on the same side and helping to beat the fox (which also means no tears). The game can sort of be graded up or down so there are ways for younger kids to participate but still keep parents and older children engaged. Solving the mystery is enjoyable and kept me entertained. It's a different game every time. The game goes pretty quickly...maybe 15 minutes. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a rare game that can keep kids of different ages and parents entertained.

Outfoxed! has quickly become a favorite in our house, especially with my five-year-old son. The game is easy to learn, engaging, and just the right length—each round takes about 15–20 minutes, which is perfect for young attention spans. What really stands out is how well the game introduces logical thinking and deduction in a fun, cooperative way. Kids learn to make simple calculations, eliminate possibilities, and make decisions together, all without feeling overwhelmed. There’s no reading required, and the rules are straightforward enough that kids can start playing almost immediately. We love that it’s fully cooperative—our whole family of four can play together, work as a team, and celebrate wins (or losses!) without frustration. The theme and artwork are charming, and the gameplay encourages discussion and reasoning, which makes it both educational and entertaining. Overall, Outfoxed! is an excellent first board game for a five-year-old and a great choice for families looking for something fun, quick, and thoughtfully designed for young kids. Highly recommended.

This is such a cute game. We have a 4 year old and an 8 year old and they love it! It doesn’t take long, so they stay engaged and interested. It teaches them to pay attention to the clues so they can try to figure out which fox is responsible! The adults even enjoyed it. The decoder slider box is a great touch. My four year old loved revealing the clues.

Received as a gift for our then five-year-old daughter. A little young for it at the time but by 6 she was fully into it. Have bought it twice as a gift. Ideal for the under 10 set when played alongside adults.

This game is so much fun!!! My child who is 5 years old all the way up to my mom, who is in her 70s loved this game! It’s easy to grasp and we loved that we got to work together instead of competing. The artwork is cute and the replay ability is great! It’s different Eve try time which is wonderful! This is one of the best games I own and way better than the regular overplayed games you find at the store.

I bought this after watching several positive YouTube reviews for the game. Our daughter turned five on Christmas Eve and I've been wanting some games that will challenge her mentally instead of giving her a win simply with dice or a spinner. (Seriously, spinner games are the worst!) This game... it kinda tackles that... Kinda. There are still dice, and there's a simple rule that states you have to declare your goal for the dice before you roll - you can't just go with what the dice gives you. This is the luck element, and it is the only thing that will dictate success or failure at the game. Success simply requires enough successful rolls to uncover and reveal the three clues which relate to your randomly-chosen "thief" at the beginning of the game, as well as revealing enough of the suspects until you find the one containing all three clues. You could get lucky and reveal the clues quickly, matching to a suspect revealed early in the game. Or you can have some nail-biters where the clues are revealed but the matching suspect is literally the last one left to flip over. Or you can botch enough rolls and lose. It helps that the game is cooperative, meaning that you don't feel as personally victimized by the luck. However, get a few older people around the table, and you might get someone blaming someone else for not getting enough successful rolls. The skill is simply understanding how to determine which of the suspects is innocent or guilty based on the clues revealed and the results from the clue-finding device (which itself is fun to work with.) To an adult this is a no-brainer, but to a five-year-old it's a bit more complex. The plus side - and the reason I ultimately like the game - is the sheer thrill a child experiences when they connect the dots and nail the thief. A few other notes: the game takes up a decent amount of real estate. The board is rather large, and you're required to lay 16 cards either around the board or otherwise nearby. This is in no way a complaint, but just a head's up - as far as kids games go, this one is rather large. Also, the cards feel a tad thin, and my daughter already bent one just sliding it into the clue-finder piece. The theme and gameplay might work for a young kid, but the cards won't stand up to a lot of abuse. In addition, the game arrived with the cards rubber-banded instead of the usual plastic wrap, meaning many of our cards were "marked" on arrival. The detective hats and fox pieces are a soft plastic that allow a little bending (which is good), and the dice are nicely printed with vibrant colors. All in all the game is a good, if not short-term addition to the collection; kids will find it much more replayable than adults (kids can even play solo if they wanted to), with a fun theme that lightly encourages teamwork, albeit with an inescapable element of luck.

This is a great team building game. Kids love to try and beat the fox. Very clever game and kids love playing it. It doesn’t take a long time to play but keeps you guessing. I have bought several games as gifts for others.

What an awesome game! We have been having SO much fun playing this game with our 5 year old daughter. Easy to learn and it’s a different experience each round we play. Never a dull moment! Highly recommend if you’re like us and really enjoy screen free fun! Best $20 I’ve spent in a long time!

Absolutely great game, easy to play, my daughter 6.5 years learnt the rules in a few rounds and asked to play this game non stop :) What I loved most is that its a team work, nobody loses, nobody wins = no cries. Very satisfied with the quality of materials

My kids (ages 6-12) all love to play this together. They get so excited to look at the new clues, and there's real tension when they're deciding what to do next. Plus, it's nice to have a cooperative board game, instead of one where everyone is "versus" each other. Recommended for anyone with kids in the house.

Great co-op game to play with kids. I'd say it's also suitable for 4 year old. Gets played at least once a day.

Kids love this game and enjoy the multi-faceted learning. I can adjust it to the child’s age using different language and levels of support. Great game that complements by therapy practice