
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,739
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Amul
- 3–8 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2019

2020
Rules assistance for Rat Attack Party
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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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Rat Attack Party is a board game released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Michael Schacht and Stefano Negro and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection.
You are hungry and can find lots of delicious food in the kitchen. Watch out for the Chef and be aware of the cats in the game! If you don’t get rid of them on time, you will lose points. Rat Attack Party is a challenging card game where you collect as many points as possible in groups of three. But you only grab food from the kitchen workbenches when the Chef isn’t looking. Are you able to secure enough food from the kitchen to score the most points at the end and win the game? —description from the publisher
Rat Attack Party 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 Rat Attack Party is 20 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 Rat Attack Party 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.
Rat Attack Party has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Rat Attack Party belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection. 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 Rat Attack Party are: Michael Schacht and Stefano Negro. 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 Rat Attack Party 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.