- BGG rank
- BGG #17,409
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- 6.4
BLOT
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- BGG rating
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Cheese Rescue
2020
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- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.5/5
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Cheese Rescue is a board game released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by David Paput and Eric Plotton.
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About the game
A STRATEGY GAME OBJECT: to have as many pieces of your cheese left on the table as possible at the end of the game. Each player is given 6 cheese cards and a selection of cat, mouse, and dog cards. Players take it in turns to place a card on the table, next to a card that has already been played. Once all the cards have been used up, it’s time to see who’s won: dogs scare cats, cats eat mice, and mice eat cheese, so any scared “cat” cards are removed from the table first, then “mice” cards, then “cheese”. The players take back any of their “cheese” cards that are left on the table, and add up their points. The player with the most wins. +++ Nothing is certain in this game – everything only becomes clear right at the very end, so it’s all about strategy! —description from the publisher
Questions and answers
Cheese Rescue supports 2–4 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 Cheese Rescue 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 Cheese Rescue for ages 7 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.
Cheese Rescue 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.
Cheese Rescue belongs to these categories: Animals and Children's Game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Cheese Rescue and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Cheese Rescue are: David Paput and Eric Plotton. 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 Cheese Rescue 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.