
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,901
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Misión Rescate
- 1–6 players
- 10 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2020

2020
Rules assistance for Critter Cruise
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Critter Cruise is a board game released in 2020 for 1–4 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 3 and up. It was designed by Antje Gleichmann and its main mechanics are Matching, Memory, and Cooperative Game.
It’s been raining for hours! The players help Noah get the animals and their suitcases onto the ark. They need to find the matching suitcase for each animal while remembering where the soggy suitcases are. The players win together once all the animals are on the ark. Players work together in this cooperative game to match up all the animals with their suitcases before the water rises too high. Using a unique movement mechanism, they'll have to plan ahead and have a good memory to win. —description from the publisher
Critter Cruise supports 1–4 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 Critter Cruise is 10–20 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 Critter Cruise for ages 3 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.
Critter Cruise 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.
Critter Cruise belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Memory. Its main mechanics are Matching, Memory, and Cooperative Game. 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 Critter Cruise are: Antje Gleichmann. 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 Critter Cruise 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.