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Ahoy! Kitten
2023
Rules assistance for Ahoy! Kitten
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- 2–6 players
- 15–20 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Ahoy! Kitten
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Ahoy! Kitten is a board game released in 2023 for 2–6 players, 15–20 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Yoshiteru Shinohara and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Simultaneous Action Selection.
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About the game
In Ahoy! Kitten, you are one of the Cat Pirates of the Open Sea! As a Cat, shiny little coins do not interest you. What you want is Fish! You want to collect more fish than your opponents through bluffing and cunning. However, it is not that easy because other Cats are eyeing those fish too! To do this, you place a set of Sea tiles side by side on the table, with each tile featuring a varying number of fish. Each player simultaneously places a finger on one of the tiles when signaled. You collect the fish only if you are alone on the tile! Be careful! You are not done yet after the initial confrontation. Other Cats may still get a chance to steal fish from your ship. There are 4 kinds of fish in the Open Sea. Collecting the fish as a set will earn you more.
Designers
Publishers
- Broadway Toys LTD
- Korea Boardgames
- Matagot
- Mayday Games
Questions and answers
Ahoy! Kitten supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Ahoy! Kitten is 15–20 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Ahoy! Kitten for ages 6 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Ahoy! Kitten has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Ahoy! Kitten belongs to these categories: Animals, Bluffing, and Pirates. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Simultaneous Action Selection. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Ahoy! Kitten are: Yoshiteru Shinohara. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Ahoy! Kitten as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.