Ruse: Instincts of the Den
A fox-themed Euro strategy game combining worker placement, territory exploration, resource management, and dice. Shipped to backers in May 2025.
Crowdfunded Euro delivered to backers in 2025.
Insert Challenge
Handle modular boards, multiple resource types, and mini-expansion content without slowing down setup.
Insert Outcome
Separated expansion modules and core resources into trays that support fast retrieval during play.
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About the Game
Ruse: Instincts of the Den is an action-driven fox-themed Euro strategy game published by Ruse.Games, designed by Guillaume Boudreau. Players grow their fox kits, develop instincts, discover their lair, explore and hunt territories, and complete objectives, all while managing resources and custom dice.
The crowdfunding campaign ran May–June 2023 with fulfillment completed in May 2025. The game has a BGG rating of 6.7.
The Insert
The insert needed to handle a modular board system and keep multiple resource types separated and quickly retrievable during play. The crowdfunded edition’s mini-expansions were accommodated with dedicated compartment sections to allow easy removal for standard game sessions.
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