- 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: Scissorpaws
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: Scissorpaws
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Wild Cats: Scissorpaws is an expansion for Wild Cats released in 2016 for 3–6 players, 3–10 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Jason Tagmire and Marty Cobb and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Player Elimination.
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About the game
A new character for Wild Cats, Scissorpaws, delivered in Board Game of the Month Club March 2016 package. Edward Scissorhands. This movie is extremely iconic due to the main character and the clashing 1950's household perfect that he is placed in. It's one of Tim Burton's most well known (and one of 2 Tim Burton films that made 2016's list). Scissorpaws is a new Wild Cat that votes with 2 fingers (like scissors!). They can point at 1 player or 2. He is trying to eliminate Bad Cat, but could fuel a Wild Cat win if he presses his luck too far. RULES You must LIE. You vote with two fingers. You can point to multiple players or to one player twice. Votes for you do not count. You win if Bad Cat is eliminated.
Designers
Publishers
- Button Shy
Questions and answers
Wild Cats: Scissorpaws 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: Scissorpaws 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: Scissorpaws 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: Scissorpaws belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Deduction. 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: Scissorpaws are: Jason Tagmire and Marty Cobb. 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: Scissorpaws 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.