
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,008
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Dinosaur Exhibit
- 1–6 players
- 15–25 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2022

Rules assistance for Stable Times: Barn Cats
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Stable Times: Barn Cats is an expansion for Stable Times released in 2026 for 1–5 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Kristen Mott and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Tile Placement, and Open Drafting.
Stable Times: Barn Cats expands on your journey to become a Master Trainer. The stables are being overrun by mice, so you must now enlist the help of a cat to get rid of them. Not only do you need to continue to situate the horses to keep them happy, but you now have to make sure to get rid of the mice at the same time!
Stable Times: Barn Cats supports 1–5 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 Stable Times: Barn Cats 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 Stable Times: Barn Cats 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.
Stable Times: Barn Cats belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Educational. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Tile Placement, and Open Drafting. 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 Stable Times: Barn Cats are: Kristen Mott. 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 Stable Times: Barn Cats as an expansion for Stable Times. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Stable Times to use it. Check that your edition of Stable Times is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.