
- BGG rank
- BGG #98
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Five Tribes: The Djinns of Naqala
- 2–4 players
- 40–80 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2014

Rules assistance for Madcala: Tweedles & Caterpillar
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Madcala: Tweedles & Caterpillar is an expansion for Madcala released in 2025 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Take That and Mancala.
Caterpillar and Tweedles guests to add to your game of Madcala.
Madcala: Tweedles & Caterpillar 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: Tweedles & Caterpillar 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 Madcala: Tweedles & Caterpillar 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: Tweedles & Caterpillar has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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: Tweedles & Caterpillar belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy and Expansion for Base-game. 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 catalogue lists Madcala: Tweedles & Caterpillar as an expansion for Madcala. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Madcala to use it. Check that your edition of Madcala is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.