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Scratch & Catch
2025
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- 2–6 players
- 20–30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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Scratch & Catch is a board game released in 2025 for 2–6 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Fred Boulle and Nicolas Boria and its main mechanics are Connections.
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About the game
Play your cards wisely to score points with Cat cards, get rid of your Flea tokens, or give them back to your opponents. The game ends as soon as a player has no more Fleas or when the draw pile is empty. Have the most points to win the game. Tonight is party night at Château de Chatnonceau! All the Cats are dressed to the nines, but here comes the Itchy Cat to a disco beat — and this rascal fully intends to shake things up! Dive into the wacky world of Scratch & Catch, a fast, funny, and tactical game where stylish cats face off against an unexpected guest: the mischievous Itchy Cat! Each turn, play your cards to build sequences and get rid of your Fleas, or stack columns to win precious cards. But watch out for the Itchy Cat, always ready to stir up chaos among your opponents! Bluff, timing, and sneaky tricks lie at the heart of this fun and interactive experience. Easy to learn yet clever, Scratch & Catch delivers fast-paced games full of twists and turns — perfect for family or friends. Careful… this Cat’s got bite! —description from the publisher
Questions and answers
Scratch & Catch 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 Scratch & Catch is 20–30 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 Scratch & Catch 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.
Scratch & Catch 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.
Scratch & Catch belongs to these categories: Number. Its main mechanics are Connections. 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 Scratch & Catch are: Fred Boulle and Nicolas Boria. 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 Scratch & Catch 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.