Outfoxed!
Published · Researched 2026-09-21
Gamewright's cooperative whodunit board game — a pie thief is on the loose, and 2–4 players work together to find the fox before it escapes. Confirmed current as of 2026-09-20 (observed US prices $19.99–$27.99).
Identifiers & current-generation confirmation
- Brand / model: Outfoxed! — A Cooperative Whodunit Game (Gamewright)
- Current-generation confirmation (2026-09-20): Actively sold; $19.99–$27.99 observed across US retailers.
Lineage & current lineup (2023–2026)
- Outfoxed! (2015) has remained continuously in print through 2023–2026 as Gamewright's flagship cooperative kids' game.
- Publisher: Gamewright.
Overview
A cooperative deduction game: someone stole Mrs. Plumpert's pie, and the players — chicken detectives — must identify the thief from 16 suspects before the fox escapes around the board. Players roll custom dice to move, reveal suspects, and gather clues, then feed clues into the cardboard decoder to eliminate suspects. Nobody loses alone; the fox escaping is the shared enemy.
- Players: 2–4
- Ages: 5+
- Play time: 15–30 minutes
- Components: 16 suspect cards, 16 thief cards, 12 clue markers, 4 pawns, 3 custom dice, fox figure, decoder, game board, rules
- Price observed: $19.99–$27.99 US (2026-09-20)
- Best for: ages 5–8; the cooperative alternative to competitive games; rainy-day camp play
Price (2026-09-20)
- $19.99–$27.99 observed across US retailers (2026-09-20).
Box contents
- 16 suspect cards, 16 thief cards, 12 clues, 4 detective pawns, 3 dice, fox figure, decoder, board, rules.
Warranty & support
- Gamewright's standard component-replacement support. No formal warranty.
Community verdict
The cooperative kids'-game gold standard. Outfoxed! earns its reputation on two things: the decoder (a genuinely satisfying deduction gadget for 5-year-olds) and the cooperation (no sore losers — the fox is the villain, not a sibling). Parents of 5–7-year-olds cite it as the first "real game" their kids could play properly, and it holds up for older siblings who enjoy the deduction. For camp, the 15–30-minute runtime and contained components work on a picnic table; the small clue markers want a wind-free tent or a tray. The only recurring note: after many plays, kids memorize suspect elimination patterns — it has a lifespan, but it's a long one.
Images
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- images/outfoxed-4.jpg
- images/outfoxed-5.jpg
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Research footer
- Research date: 2026-09-20. All prices and claims dated 2026-09-20; re-verify live before purchase.
- Key sources: Gamewright product data via retail listings (puzzlewarehouse.com, foothillmercantile.com; $19.99–$27.99 observed).
Durability & warranty reality
The decoder is the wear point — cardboard moving parts; keep it dry and don't force it. Small markers are losable; the fox figure is the piece kids pocket. Gamewright replaces components.
Yearly history
- 2015–2026: continuously in print; Gamewright's cooperative kids' flagship.
Comparisons (existing catalog rivals)
- Spot It! Camping: Competitive speed vs. cooperative deduction — Spot It! for reflexes; Outfoxed! for teamwork and the 5–7 age band.
- Telestrations: The party-drawing game — for older kids and adults; Outfoxed! owns the young-kid cooperative slot.
- Sleeping Queens (this expansion): The other young-kid card game — competitive "take that" vs. Outfoxed!'s cooperation. Own both for mood coverage.
Care
Keep the decoder dry and flat; bag small components separately; play on a tray in wind.
Buying traps & CPSC recalls
- No CPSC recall found (2026-09-20 search).
- Trap: price spread ($19.99–$27.99) — shop around; it's a staple, not a rarity.
- Trap: small parts — not for under-3s, despite the cute art.
Additional voices
- Parents of 5–7s: "the first real game" consensus; the decoder is the remembered feature.
Spec gap-fill
- Box dimensions/weight: UNVERIFIED.