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Rrrats!
2011
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- 2–5 players
- 20 min
- 5+
- Complexity 1.0/5
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Rrrats! is a board game released in 2011 for 2–5 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Reiner Knizia and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
From the publisher's website: May the greediest rat win! Roll the dice and get cheese! Roll the dice and lose cheese! In this family game, it pays off to be both careful and greedy. All players are rats that aim to collect as much cheese as possible. Player rolls the dice, and either gets cheese from the table, from another player, or loses everything. The trick is to stop rolling when you’re still winning. With simple rules and a simple set-up, Rrrats! is an addictive game for the whole family.
Questions and answers
Rrrats! supports 2–5 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 Rrrats! 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 Rrrats! for ages 5 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.
Rrrats! 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.
Rrrats! belongs to these categories: Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck and Dice Rolling. 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 Rrrats! 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 Rrrats! 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.