
- BGG rank
- BGG #76
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Sleeping Gods
- 1–4 players
- 60–1200 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2021

Rules assistance for Oltréé: "Rats, Rats, Rats"
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Oltréé: "Rats, Rats, Rats" is an expansion for Oltréé released in 2021 for 2–4 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Bruno Goube and its main mechanics are Storytelling, Cooperative Game, and Events.
This special short scenario is distributed for free as promo goodies at conventions (during SPIEL 21 for example) or with the first orders to celebrate the launch of the game. Later available during the Dice Tower 2022 Kickstarter Pack A.
Oltréé: "Rats, Rats, Rats" supports 2–4 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 Oltréé: "Rats, Rats, Rats" is 45–60 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 Oltréé: "Rats, Rats, Rats" 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.
Oltréé: "Rats, Rats, Rats" has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Oltréé: "Rats, Rats, Rats" belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Medieval, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Storytelling, Cooperative Game, and Events. 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 Oltréé: "Rats, Rats, Rats" are: Bruno Goube. 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 Oltréé: "Rats, Rats, Rats" as an expansion for Oltréé. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Oltréé to use it. Check that your edition of Oltréé is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.