
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,722
- BGG rating
- 7.4
The Isle of Cats Duel
- 2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2024

Rules assistance for The Isle of Cats: Kickstarter Pack 2
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The Isle of Cats: Kickstarter Pack 2 is an expansion for The Isle of Cats released in 2022 for 1–6 players, 30–90 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Frank West and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Tile Placement, and Pattern Building.
The Isle of Cats 2021 Kickstarter Pack 2 upgrades the Kittens + Beasts expansion with larger beast meeples, and adds new cats, beasts & events to the game. - Oshax kittens - 25 large wooden beast meeples - Special rescue cards - More lesson cards - More cat tiles - More beast tiles - More event tiles
The Isle of Cats: Kickstarter Pack 2 supports 1–6 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 The Isle of Cats: Kickstarter Pack 2 is 30–90 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 Isle of Cats: Kickstarter Pack 2 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 Isle of Cats: Kickstarter Pack 2 belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Animals, and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Tile Placement, 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 Isle of Cats: Kickstarter Pack 2 are: Frank West. 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 Isle of Cats: Kickstarter Pack 2 as an expansion for The Isle of Cats. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need The Isle of Cats to use it. Check that your edition of The Isle of Cats is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.