
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,035
- BGG rating
- 6.2
504
- 2–4 players
- 30–120 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 2015

Rules assistance for Kot na Ranchu
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Kot na Ranchu is an expansion for Rancho released in 2012 for 2–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Michał Stajszczak and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Tile Placement.
Promo for Rancho. Kot (Cat) is a big tile. When all dogs are bought by players anyone can buy Cat for one rabbit. Dogs are chasing a Cat and go back to the herd. So all dogs are again ready to buy.
Kot na Ranchu 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 Kot na Ranchu is 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 Kot na Ranchu 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.
Kot na Ranchu belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Tile Placement. 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 Kot na Ranchu are: Michał Stajszczak. 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 Kot na Ranchu as an expansion for Rancho. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Rancho to use it. Check that your edition of Rancho is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.