
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,823
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Squirrel or Die
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2014

Rules assistance for Mouse Cheese Cat Cucumber: Portrait of a Master Mind
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Mouse Cheese Cat Cucumber: Portrait of a Master Mind is an expansion for Mouse Cheese Cat Cucumber released in 2021 for 1–4 players, 25–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Seppy Yoon and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Deduction, and Hidden Roles.
There are 5 major influences in the evil master mind Kaiser Cucumber! Each is depicted in this expansion for folks who want to feel like a super villain. Adds match play with a single use meta power usable once a match! Also, expands the solo mode to the solo campaign rules
Mouse Cheese Cat Cucumber: Portrait of a Master Mind supports 1–4 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 Mouse Cheese Cat Cucumber: Portrait of a Master Mind is 25–90 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 Mouse Cheese Cat Cucumber: Portrait of a Master Mind 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.
Mouse Cheese Cat Cucumber: Portrait of a Master Mind belongs to these categories: Card Game, Comic Book / Strip, and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Deduction, and Hidden Roles. 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 Mouse Cheese Cat Cucumber: Portrait of a Master Mind are: Seppy Yoon. 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 Mouse Cheese Cat Cucumber: Portrait of a Master Mind as an expansion for Mouse Cheese Cat Cucumber. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Mouse Cheese Cat Cucumber to use it. Check that your edition of Mouse Cheese Cat Cucumber is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.