
- BGG rank
- BGG #38
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Wingspan
- 1–5 players
- 40–70 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2019
- Ask about the rules

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Yummy Kitty is a board game released in 2023 for 2–5 players, 10–15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by María Alcaraz and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and End Game Bonuses.
Let me tell you a story! "There was a small town on the coast whose inhabitants were fishermen. One day they found a litter of newborn kittens on an abandoned ship and decided to adopt them. To feed them, they gave them the fish left over from their catch. In time, the cats became expert mice hunters, helping to keep the city's warehouses free of pests. The fishermen lovingly cared for them, entertaining them with balls made from the strings of their nets. The relationship became so close that it became a tradition to "adopt" each new litter of kittens. Can you attract the most cats to your feeder? Yummy Kitty is a game in which each player has to lure the other players' cats with succulent food, and what better than fish. But be careful! Once in your feeder, the cats may be tempted by the mice roaming around. Let them play with balls so they don't go after something more eye-catching and juicy like mice.
Yummy Kitty 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 Yummy Kitty is 10–15 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 Yummy Kitty 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.
Yummy Kitty has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Yummy Kitty belongs to these categories: Card Game and Animals. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and End Game Bonuses. 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 Yummy Kitty are: María Alcaraz. 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 Yummy Kitty 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.