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Cat in the Box

Declare your card's suit as you play in this quantum-inspired trick-taking game.

Cozy Tactical Trick taking Wholesome

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You may like this if you enjoy…

  • A calm, low-pressure vibe
  • A warm, friendly experience
  • Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
  • Classic card-trick strategy

You may not like this if…

  • You're after heavy strategic depth

Cat in the Box is a board game for 3 to 4 players, ages 10 and up. A typical game runs 30 to 45 minutes and plays at light complexity. It was designed by Muneyuki Yokouchi and published by Bézier Games.

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Cat in the Box is a trick-taking card game where players declare the suit of each card as it is played, introducing a strategic twist inspired by quantum mechanics. The game uses a communal research board to track played number-color combinations, preventing repeats and adding planning depth. Players predict the number of tricks they will win each round, earning points based on accuracy and board placement. A paradox occurs if a player cannot legally play a card, ending the round and incurring penalties.

Designed by

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Muneyuki Yokouchi

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Cat in the Box: Deluxe Edition A Featured Table Review 42:13
Podcast · The Game Table Podcast Cat in the Box: Deluxe Edition A Featured Table Review

Ian and Jared dive into the wonky trick-taking game of Cat in the Box: Deluxe Edition. Does this game produce the ground breaking results of our experiments? Or is it simply anoth…

May 15, 2024