- BGG rank
- BGG #4,134
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Level 10
- 1–5 players
- 16–32 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #16,556
- BGG rating
- 5.9
Get The Cheese!
2015
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- 3–5 players
- 15 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.5/5
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Get The Cheese! is a board game released in 2015 for 3–5 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Hisashi Hayashi and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
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About the game
A large, rich house must of course contain a large, stocked refrigerator. And there, you will find a lot of cheese! All mice from around the neighborhood have been waiting and longing for the day when the family will leave the house, and they dream of stuffing themselves with that delicious cheese... Then one day, it happened! All the mice rushed to the feast, trying to beat their rivals to the goal, and hoping that the vicious cat won't see them... Whose mice will be able to steal most cheese, whose cats will catch most mice, and whose dogs will chase away most cats? This is the start of a fearsome fight for food and fame, as you Get The Cheese! Each player takes the Animal cards of one color, and a House Card to identify the player's color. Cheese cards form the circumference of a circle. On his turn, a player may either draw 3 Animal cards or place 3 Animal cards. If a player places 3 Animal cards, he places them beside the cheese cards, on the outer side of the circle. The first card is placed face down. The second card and the third card are placed face up, unless you play some of your special cards that permit you to play them face down. Once all players have placed all their Animal cards, the Cheese cards are resolved one at a time. At each Cheese card, the line of animals is resolved in this order: Dogs, Cats, King Mice, regular Mice. The player with the most points wins! Note: Comes with Fuji Flush: ? Promo Card.
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Questions and answers
Get The Cheese! 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 Get The Cheese! 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 Get The Cheese! 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.
Get The Cheese! 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.
Get The Cheese! belongs to these categories: Animals and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 Get The Cheese! are: Hisashi Hayashi. 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 Get The Cheese! 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.