- BGG rank
- BGG #24,067
- BGG rating
- 5.6
Pretense
- 2–12 players
- 60–360 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2015
Rules assistance for Wild Cats: Bonus Cats
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–6 players
- 3–10 min
- 10+
Rules assistant for Wild Cats: Bonus Cats
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Wild Cats: Bonus Cats is an expansion for Wild Cats released in 2015 for 3–6 players, 3–10 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Jason Tagmire, Marty Cobb, and Ben Begeal and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Player Elimination.
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About the game
More cats = more fun! The Fat Cat is the boss who steals all of the credit. The Cool Cat is too cool to play along. And the Smarty Cat knows more than anyone else! A set of 3 extra roles for Wild Cats, to diversify and play up to 6 players: Fat Cat, Cool Cat and Smarty Cat. This expansion is included in the Deluxe editions of the base game. RULES Fat Cat You MAY tell the truth or lie. Reveal yourself before the vote. You don't vote, but you still point. You steal the win if you point to the winning player. Cool Cat You MAY tell the truth or lie. You can't ask questions. You do not vote. You win if no other player wins. Smarty Cat You MAY tell the truth or lie. At any time, reveal yourself, choose a player and look at their card. You do not vote. You tie for a win if the player you chose loses.
Designers
Publishers
- Button Shy
Questions and answers
Wild Cats: Bonus Cats supports 3–6 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 Wild Cats: Bonus Cats is 3–10 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 Wild Cats: Bonus Cats for ages 10 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.
Wild Cats: Bonus Cats belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Print & Play. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Player Elimination. 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 Wild Cats: Bonus Cats are: Jason Tagmire, Marty Cobb, and Ben Begeal. 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 Wild Cats: Bonus Cats as an expansion for Wild Cats. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Wild Cats to use it. Check that your edition of Wild Cats is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.