
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,461
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Cauldron 15
- 2–5 players
- 15–20 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2021

2026
Rules assistance for Cat Trick
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 3 players

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Cat Trick is a board game released in 2026 for 3–5 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Nagi-an (凪庵) and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Push Your Luck, and Trick-taking.
Kittens are obsessed with their toys! They're on a mission to collect as many different ones as possible. But watch out: if players get too greedy and keep collecting the same toy over and over, they'll crash—and the others will pounce on their toys. Who has the cunning of a cat and knows when to hold back? Play any card—no need to follow suit. Play the highest card or a trump to win the trick. Collect 5 different colors—but don’t take more than 4 of any one! —description from the publisher
Cat Trick supports 3–5 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 Trick is 15 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 Trick 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 Trick 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 Trick belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Number. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Push Your Luck, and Trick-taking. 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 Trick are: Nagi-an (凪庵). 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 Trick 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.