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Madcala: Tweedles & Caterpillar
- 2 players
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- 2025
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,257
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Madcala
2025
Rules assistance for Madcala
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 15–30 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.1/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Madcala
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Madcala is a board game released in 2025 for 2 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Manny Trembley and Aaron Hein and its main mechanics are Take That and Mancala.
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About the game
Madcala was once the Mad Hatter’s favorite tea party tradition… or at least it was until the Cheshire Cat took over as host! In this edition of Madcala, the characters from Wonderland's War will be taking part in the zany Cheshire Cat’s tournament of Champions! Madcala is a two-player, asymmetric game that pits players against each other in a battle of wits and luck! Outthinking and outmaneuvering your opponent will prove easier said than done! If you can reduce your opponent's health to zero, you win! On your turn, you will pick a plate of beads, pick them all up and leave one behind on each plate you pass, whatever plate you end on will give you an action to perform. You can also call on the aid of your "Plus-Ones" to the event. They have powerful abilities that give each player a different approach and strategy. —description from the publisher
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- Druid City Games
- Moona Games
- Present Is Future Games (PIF GAMES)
Questions and answers
Madcala supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Madcala is 15–30 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 Madcala for ages 14 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.
Madcala has a complexity rating of 2.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Madcala belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Take That and Mancala. 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 Madcala are: Manny Trembley and Aaron Hein. 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 Madcala 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.