
- BGG rank
- BGG #31,295
- BGG rating
- 5.4
We Didn't Playtest This at All
- 2–10 players
- 1–10 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2007

2015
Rules assistance for Meow
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Meow is a board game released in 2015 for 2–9 players, 1–5 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Chris Cieslik and its main mechanics are Player Elimination.
You are either Meow, or Not Meow. An eloquent game of deception, fun for all! Infiltrators are among us! Some of our friends might be...Not Meow. Find them! The rules of Meow are simple: On your turn, draw a card into your hand and say 'Meow'. Most cards are Meow cards, but some are Not Meow cards. Skeptical Meows at the table can accuse you of being Not Meow after you draw and meow, which means you must reveal your hand of cards. If they're right, and you have a Not Meow card, they win. If they're wrong, they're out of the round! And if you're the last Meow standing, you win!
Meow supports 2–9 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 Meow is 1–5 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 Meow 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.
Meow has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Meow belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Animals. Its main mechanics are Player Elimination. 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 Meow are: Chris Cieslik. 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 Meow 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.