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If It Fits
2021
Rules assistance for If It Fits
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for If It Fits
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If It Fits is a board game released in 2021 for 2–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Adrie Drent and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Majority / Influence, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
Cats have a special draw for people, but they are themselves always drawn to empty boxes and always fit in seemingly too small boxes. The internet is therefore full of ‘if it fits, it sits’ images. In If It Fits players will be playing cards from their hands to create boxes for cats to sit in. Players will aim to create boxes with cat toys in them, while avoiding water sprayers. Having cat toys in your boxes will earn you points whereas water sprayers will result in penalties. By connecting boxes, players are able to take over boxes of other players unless players seal off all sides of their boxes. Sealing off boxes has the added benefit of doubling earned points in that box. However to complicate matters, a players’ cat (which claims a box) can be chased off by the black cat in the game: Princess. The moment a player has used all their cats or if the draw deck is depleted, the game ends. The score is determined and the player with the highest score wins.
Designers
Publishers
- Games7Days
- Jolly Dutch Productions
- Játékliget
- Creative and Cool
Questions and answers
If It Fits supports 2–5 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 If It Fits is 30 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 If It Fits 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.
If It Fits has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
If It Fits belongs to these categories: Card Game and Animals. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Majority / Influence, and Open Drafting. 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 If It Fits are: Adrie Drent. 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 If It Fits 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.