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Rules assistance for The Isle of Cats: Kittens + Beasts
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Rules assistant for The Isle of Cats: Kittens + Beasts
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The Isle of Cats: Kittens + Beasts 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.
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About the game
The Isle of Cats: Kittens + Beasts is an expansion for The Isle of Cats adding 3 new expansion modules to the game. It also adds a new lesson module (I) to the game and 6 new family cards. Each of the 3 expansion modules can be used independently with The Isle of Cats or combined in any way you wish. Kitten module Complexity: Easy Compatible with: Standard mode, solo mode, family mode, and up to 6-players The Kitten module adds more importance on being the fastest player each day and introduces new options in the form of kittens, without adding much complexity to the game. Beast module Complexity: Medium Compatible with: Standard mode, solo mode, family mode, and up to 6-players The Beast module adds ancient beasts to the game which provide early game goals while you search for lesson cards. Each beast will only be happy if it is near its friends and you will need to carefully position cat families around these creatures if they are to form friendships and score points. Event module Complexity: Hard Compatible with: Standard mode, solo mode, and up to 6-players The event module adds rule changing events to rounds 1 and 5, and ways to score points to rounds 2, 3, and 4. This provides another layer of challenge as you will need to adjust your strategies each round, and plan how to best use the rule changes to your advantage. —description from the publisher
Editions
- The Isle of Cats: Kittens + BeastsenThe City of Games2022
- 猫岛：小猫与野兽YOKA Games2022
- Ostrov koček: Koťata a jiná stvoření – 3. rozšířeníThe City of Games, MINDOK2022
- L'île des chats: Bêtes + ChatonsfrLucky Duck Games2022
- Die Insel der Katzen: Kätzchen + BiesterdeSkellig Games2022
- Wyspa kotów: Kociaki i bestieplLucky Duck Games2022
- Остров Кошек: Чудища + КотятаruGaGa Games2022
- La Isla de los Gatos: Mininos y BestiasesMaldito Games2022
- 貓島奇緣：小野貓瘋狂擴充Yayoi The Dreamer2022
- Острів котів: Кошенята і звірятаukGeekach LLC2022
Designers
Publishers
- GaGa Games
- Maldito Games
- MINDOK
- Geekach LLC
- YOKA Games
- Lucky Duck Games
- Skellig Games
- Yayoi The Dreamer
- The City of Games
Questions and answers
The Isle of Cats: Kittens + Beasts 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: Kittens + Beasts 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: Kittens + Beasts 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: Kittens + Beasts has a complexity rating of 2.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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 Isle of Cats: Kittens + Beasts 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: Kittens + Beasts 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: Kittens + Beasts 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.