
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,156
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Santa Monica
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2020

Rules assistance for Cat Lady: Kittens
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Cat Lady: Kittens is an expansion for Cat Lady released in 2021 for 1–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Josh Wood and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Open Drafting.
A new litter of kittens have arrived to Cat Lady. The new kittens sure are cute, but they are still growing and have a lot to learn about the world. Maybe they will bond with one of your adult cats who can show them the ropes and share their food. Cat Lady: Kittens adds 18 kitten cards and 3 new stray cats (Dusty, Laddie, Stubbs). Well, one of the stray cats, Laddie, is actually a dog, but he’s super well behaved and will love all of your feline friends. -description from publisher
Cat Lady: Kittens supports 1–6 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 Cat Lady: Kittens 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 Cat Lady: Kittens for ages 8 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.
Cat Lady: Kittens has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Cat Lady: Kittens belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Open Drafting. 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 Cat Lady: Kittens are: Josh Wood. 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 Cat Lady: Kittens as an expansion for Cat Lady. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Cat Lady to use it. Check that your edition of Cat Lady is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.