- BGG rating
- 8.3
Expansion for CATastrophe: A Game of 9 Lives
CATastrophe: A Game of 9 Lives – Paws Out, Claws Out Expansion
2022
Rules assistance for CATastrophe: A Game of 9 Lives – Paws Out, Claws Out Expansion
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 30–45 min
- 10+
Rules assistant for CATastrophe: A Game of 9 Lives – Paws Out, Claws Out Expansion
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CATastrophe: A Game of 9 Lives – Paws Out, Claws Out Expansion is an expansion for CATastrophe: A Game of 9 Lives released in 2022 for 2–6 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Josh Lee Norris and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Player Elimination.
About the game
Get your cattitude on in this wild expansion that is sure to leave you clawing for more! The Paws Out, Claws out expansion for CATastrophe: A Game of 9 Lives adds 52 all-new CATastrophic events, 16 epic Power Cats, and 7 brand new Characters. Keep your paws out and claws out - or else you might find yourself eliminated! Whether you are clawing your way to victory as the Mad Catter or as Tacocat, you're sure to have a pawsome time! CATastrophe: A Game of 9 Lives is a competitive game as spontaneous and unpredictable as cats themselves, featuring iconic cats from around the world! Start with 9 lives and try to survive the chaotic mayhem. The last cat standing wins. But beware of the villain, the Grim Reapurr, who is plotting your untimely demise and attempting to be the sole victor! -description from designer
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- The Original Sasquatch
Questions and answers
CATastrophe: A Game of 9 Lives – Paws Out, Claws Out Expansion 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 CATastrophe: A Game of 9 Lives – Paws Out, Claws Out Expansion is 30–45 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 CATastrophe: A Game of 9 Lives – Paws Out, Claws Out Expansion for ages 10 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.
CATastrophe: A Game of 9 Lives – Paws Out, Claws Out Expansion belongs to these categories: Humor, Animals, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Player Elimination. 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 CATastrophe: A Game of 9 Lives – Paws Out, Claws Out Expansion are: Josh Lee Norris. 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 CATastrophe: A Game of 9 Lives – Paws Out, Claws Out Expansion as an expansion for CATastrophe: A Game of 9 Lives. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need CATastrophe: A Game of 9 Lives to use it. Check that your edition of CATastrophe: A Game of 9 Lives is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.