Overview
Fox and Geese is an asymmetric strategy board game where one player controls the Fox and the other controls a flock of Geese. The game is played on a cross-shaped board with strategic points. It dates back to at least medieval Europe.
History
Fox and Geese has been played since at least the 13th century in Iceland and Scandinavia. Boards have been found carved into medieval cathedral cloister seats in England.
Strategy
Geese
Advance slowly and maintain a solid line - don't leave gaps.
Geese
Force the Fox into corners where it has fewer escape options.
Geese
Accept that some Geese will be sacrificed - focus on the overall trap.
Fox
Be aggressive early to thin the Geese ranks.
Fox
Don't get cornered - always maintain escape routes.
Fox
Target isolated or advanced Geese that can't be defended.
Frequently asked questions
Fox wins by capturing enough geese to prevent being trapped. Geese win by trapping the fox so it cannot move.