
- BGG rank
- BGG #64
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Blood on the Clocktower
- 6–21 players
- 30–120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2022

2018
Rules assistance for MeowMeow Mia
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 5 players

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MeowMeow Mia is a board game released in 2018 for 5–10 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Andrew Nien and its main mechanics are Role Playing, Team-Based Game, and Negotiation.
MeowMeow Mia is a social deduction game where players from two opposing factions are trying to outwit their opponents in the battle of smuggling. The notorious Meowfia is trying to smuggle contrabands to different locations in the city for a good load of fortune. However, the law enforcement has secretly planted its undercover agent in the ranks of the Meowfia with the mission of informing his/her comrades through means of passing secret codes so that the law enforcement can stop the Meowfia’s smuggling attempts. As for the Meowfia, their job is to identify the undercover agent or successfully complete three smuggling attempts to win the game! Meowmeow Mia is nothing like the ordinary social deduction games because in this game you are communicating with some secret gesture codes! Keep your eyes open and pay attention to every little bit of movement from other players. They might be leaking your smuggling plans under your nose!
MeowMeow Mia supports 5–10 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 MeowMeow Mia is 30–45 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 MeowMeow Mia 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.
MeowMeow Mia has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
MeowMeow Mia belongs to these categories: Animals, Party Game, and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Role Playing, Team-Based Game, and Negotiation. 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 MeowMeow Mia are: Andrew Nien. 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 MeowMeow Mia 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.