Cats: A Sad But Necessary Cycle of Violent Predatory Behavior

The birds will hang out at the bird bath, in the grass, on the fence or in the trees. The bigger birds will need to be stalked before catching them and you will have to time everything just right. Once you do catch your bird you can either press your luck and play with the bird (doubling its enjoyment point value) or you can just eat it. The more birds you play with, the more likely they are to be stolen. The other cats are not to be trusted!

This is a crazy secret selection, simultaneous reveal game that plays in about 20 minutes. The closer you get to the end of the game, the more insane and paranoid you (and your cat) will get. If two cats choose to catch the same bird at the same time, they collide and the bird flies away. You will laugh, plot and scratch your brain!

Chose to play one of five cats. Each has a special ability that can be used once per game. Individual artists have illustrated each deck.

In CATS everyone chooses from the same card types. No discarding, No luck of the draw; only choosing which action to take... it’s entirely up to you! Get as many enjoyment points as possible and win the game! Be clever and anticipate what the others will do. The cats all start with the same cards: 1 Catch, 2 Stalk, 1 Play, 1 Steal and 1 Eat. Each player will secretly target another cat or a location where a bird is hanging out. Players will also secretly select an Action card to play. All players reveal their cards simultaneously after everything is resolved, some cats may have birds, some may not, and some birds may have flown away.

THE ADVANCED GAME:
A Taunt card will be added to each cat deck. This will give cats the ability to cancel other cat’s actions. Each cat will also have a special ability that they can use once per game. Each player will target another cat and a location where a bird is hanging out. A turn consists of 2 rounds. Players select 1 card for the first round and 2 cards for the second round. All players reveal their cards simultaneously in each round. Actions are resolved as in the Basic game, but now you will need to plan ahead and be wary of those Taunt cards.

BGG: This may look like a kid’s game, but the experience is much more geared for teens and adults looking for a light, fun programming game.

Cats all start with the same cards: (Catch, Stalk, Play, Steal, Taunt, and Eat). No luck of the draw here, it’s entirely up to you! Get as many enjoyment points as possible and win the game! Plan and anticipate what the others will do so that you can claim birds from the backyard or from other cats.

Each player targets another cat and a bird. They will then select their actions for the two rounds of play. All of the cards are revealed simultaneously, the actions are resolved and when the smoke clears, some cats may have birds and some may not.

The birds will hang out at the bird bath, in the grass, on the fence or in the trees. The bigger birds will need to be stalked before catching them and you will have to time everything just right. Once you do catch your bird you will have a choice to either press your luck and play with the bird to double its enjoyment point value or to just eat it. The longer you play with it, the greater the chance of it being stolen by another cat.

Taunt cards allow other cats to distract you and cancel your actions. Nothing is safe in this backyard!

A basic rules set is included for younger players and beginners.

Components:
80 Cat Cards (63x87mm): 16 Cards per Player (1 Cat Character Card, 7 Action Cards, 4 Targeting Cards).
16 Bird Cards.
1 Locale (Backyard) Card
1 Order of Action Resolution Card (Player Aid).
Rule sheet.

3 to 5 Players

046144990791

DHP Games

20

2015

8+

Card Game

2018-06-21 11:56:39

2018-06-21 11:56:39