
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,838
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Space Planets
- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2015

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U-Build Mouse Trap is a board game released in 2010 for 2–4 players and ages 6 and up. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Modular Board.
Description from the publisher: In the U-Build Mouse Trap game, the traditional game of Mouse Trap is heading into space. Players begin by adding and stacking U-Build bricks that look like cheese in a location of their choice. Use the Action dice to move the marble mice around the game board and use the boot to launch your mouse onto the moon made of cheese to collect the most pieces of cheese to win!
U-Build Mouse Trap 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 catalogue lists U-Build Mouse Trap for ages 6 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.
U-Build Mouse Trap has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
U-Build Mouse Trap belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Action / Dexterity, and Space Exploration. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Modular Board. 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 catalogue lists U-Build Mouse Trap 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.