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BauSquitMiao
2005
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- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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BauSquitMiao is a board game released in 2005 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Matteo Panara and Mario Sacchi and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
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About the game
From the back of the box: "A cat chasing a mouse: how many times have you seen this? This time's different, though! We're in the kitchen of a mad scientist, and at any moment the mouse can turn into a big growling bulldog and reverse the chase! Run, flee, try to bite your opponents and to eat as much as you can:anything can happen in this frenzied game! And the kitchen is reversible as well! Just flip the board over and here's the circuit for BauSquitMiao RACE!!!, the craziest and funniest animal race in the world!" Roll your dice, see if you become a dog, a cat or a mouse (dogs bite cats and mice, cats bite mice, and mice... RUN!) and try to take or steal food and to bite as much as possible. On each turn draw a card: it tells you which animals must transform and playing order. There are also three special cards: mad scientist, wererat, and poo. The game is for children and families, but it can be a good filler even for gamers. Contents: 1 double-sided game board, 6 colored dice 6 scoring pawns 19 tokens: 3 bones, 5 fishbones, 7 pieces of cheese, 2 transforming potions, the mad scientist and the wererat 18 cards with funny pictures Artwork by Angelo Porazzi.
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BauSquitMiao 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 BauSquitMiao is 30 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 BauSquitMiao 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.
BauSquitMiao 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.
BauSquitMiao belongs to these categories: Humor, Animals, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move. 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 BauSquitMiao are: Matteo Panara and Mario Sacchi. 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 BauSquitMiao 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.