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There's a Moose in the House
2004
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- 2–5 players
- 15 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
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There's a Moose in the House is a board game released in 2004 for 2–5 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Scott Anderson.
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About the game
From the publisher... Eeek! There's a moose loose in the kitchen... and another in the bathroom! In this silly matching card game, the goal is to keep moose out of your house, while at the same time giving them to your opponents. Use a door to close off empty rooms, or if you're lucky, plant a moose trap to keep those lovable but uninvited visitors away! The player with the fewest moose wins. Contents 20 Empty Room cards 20 Moose in the Room cards 10 There's a Moose in the House cards 5 Door cards 3 Moose Trap cards
Questions and answers
There's a Moose in the House supports 2–5 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 There's a Moose in the House is 15 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 There's a Moose in the House 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.
There's a Moose in the House has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
There's a Moose in the House belongs to these categories: Card Game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed There's a Moose in the House and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of There's a Moose in the House are: Scott Anderson. 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 There's a Moose in the House 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.