
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,448
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Rafter Five
- 1–6 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2023

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Ninja Catfoot and the Covert Action is a board game released in 2020 for 1–4 players, 15–25 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Jun Sasaki.
Move slowly, but quickly!? It's time for a big ninja catfoot mission to recover the stolen scrolls! But look out for the guards. If you make any big movements, even just for a moment, you'll quickly be caught. You must cautiously, carefully, and quietly carry out the scrolls...! But don't take too long! Your rivals are also trying to complete this mission. It's a race to get most scrolls! You attach a smart phone to your arm in this new type of action game. The accelerometer will detect your movement. In Ninja Catfoot and the Covert Action each player put his smartphone on his arm with the furnished tools. They will all compete at the same time to take the more pawn possible, the quickest they can. They should go to the URL catfoot.ninja with their phone where they will access the app necessary to play the game. The movement sensor on their phone will provide them not to go too fast or they will need to stop taking pawns for some time. The player who takes the more scrolls wins the round. The first player to win three rounds wins the game.
Ninja Catfoot and the Covert Action 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 Ninja Catfoot and the Covert Action is 15–25 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 Ninja Catfoot and the Covert Action for ages 7 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.
Ninja Catfoot and the Covert Action 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.
Ninja Catfoot and the Covert Action belongs to these categories: Action / Dexterity. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Ninja Catfoot and the Covert Action and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Ninja Catfoot and the Covert Action are: Jun Sasaki. 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 Ninja Catfoot and the Covert Action 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.