
- BGG rating
- 1.0
ProcuRatos: Cartaz Procurado
- 2–6 players
- 5–10 min
- 2023

2023
Rules assistance for ProcuRatos
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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ProcuRatos is a board game released in 2023 for 2–6 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Reiner Knizia and its main mechanics are Memory, Real-Time, and Pattern Recognition.
Mouse wanted! Is this the one? Is it him? Or will it be that one? Test your bounty-hunting skills in ProcuRatos to find the most wanted rats in the west! But be careful because every detail counts... Each round, players randomly choose a card from the table, revealing the target rat. Everyone then races to find the matching rat card on the table. Players keep their dominant hand under the table, simulating holding a gun, and use their other hand to search for and reveal the correct rat card. The first to find it becomes sheriff, which is indicated by a special card. Winning two consecutive rounds as the sheriff secures victory. —description and summary from the publisher (translated) Procura-se um rato! Achou? Será que é ele mesmo? Ou será aquele? Em PROCURATOS teste sua habilidade para encontrar os ratos mais procurados do faroeste! Mas fique esperto, porque todo detalhe (até o fio do bigode) conta! PROCURATOS é mais um jogo da LINHA MICRO assinado pelo aclamado autor Reiner Knizia. —description from the publisher
ProcuRatos supports 2–6 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 ProcuRatos is 10 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 ProcuRatos 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.
ProcuRatos 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.
ProcuRatos belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Memory, Real-Time, and Pattern Recognition. 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 ProcuRatos are: Reiner Knizia. 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 ProcuRatos 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.