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The Cats of Ulthar Card Game
2019
Rules assistance for The Cats of Ulthar Card Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 15–25 min
- 13+
- Complexity 1.5/5
Rules assistant for The Cats of Ulthar Card Game
For 2 players
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The Cats of Ulthar Card Game is a board game released in 2019 for 2 players, 15–25 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Trenton Payne and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck and Pattern Building.
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About the game
Based off the story by H.P. Lovecraft, The Cats of Ulthar is a two player card game. Each player attempts to surround their spellcaster card with three cats in matching order, while at the same time, attempting to attack the other player's cats with magic spell cards. Once each player gets a turn, then the villains of the game or, the "Cotter + Wife" get a turn as well! These cards will attack cats from either opponent. If your opponent attacks you with a deadly spell card and you can't deflect it with a magic card, then your cat is killed. However, that means your opponent has summoned the wrath of the "Ancient Elder Gods" and must pull a card from their deck, then follow what the card says. This is never good. Once your spellcaster is completely surrounded on three sides with the proper cat cards, thrown down a "Kill" card on the "Cotter + Wife" card to win the game! Keep up to date at www.gilgamesh.games -description from designer
Editions
- The Cats of Ulthar Card GameenGilgamesh Games2020
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Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Gilgamesh Games
Questions and answers
The Cats of Ulthar Card Game supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for The Cats of Ulthar Card Game is 15–25 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 The Cats of Ulthar Card Game for ages 13 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.
The Cats of Ulthar Card Game has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
The Cats of Ulthar Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck and Pattern Building. 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 The Cats of Ulthar Card Game are: Trenton Payne. 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 The Cats of Ulthar Card Game 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.