
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,889
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Duck & Cover
- 2–7 players
- 15–20 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2024

2026
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The Happiest Cat in the World is a board game released in 2026 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Oussama Khelifati and Olivier Cipière and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Movement, and End Game Bonuses.
Compete with others to create the coziest, happiest space for your cat and win their eternal contentment – or at least their grudging approval. Buy new tiles for your deck to expand your cat's apartment and make attractive combos. Move your cat to take advantage of attractions, collect points for doing so, and use the best combinations between attractions. Manage your deck wisely. —description from the publisher
The Happiest Cat in the World 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 The Happiest Cat in the World is 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 The Happiest Cat in the World 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.
The Happiest Cat in the World belongs to these categories: Animals, Puzzle, and City Building. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Movement, and End Game Bonuses. 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 Happiest Cat in the World are: Oussama Khelifati and Olivier Cipière. 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 Happiest Cat in the World 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.