What do these ratings say about Mouse Trap?

What kind of game is Mouse Trap?

Mouse Trap leans heavily into theme and atmosphere, so the setting is a core part of why people enjoy it.

How interactive is Mouse Trap?

Mouse Trap features meaningful player interaction, with decisions that regularly affect the rest of the table. Competition, and table awareness are important throughout the game.

What is the presentation of Mouse Trap like?

The art, setting, and presentation in Mouse Trap create a strong table presence. Aesthetics are a major appeal for this game.

How strategic is Mouse Trap?

Mouse Trap is more tactical than deeply strategic, with shorter planning horizons and flexible turn-by-turn decisions. Luck and tempo shifts can play a noticeable role.

How hard is Mouse Trap to learn?

Mouse Trap is relatively easy to learn and teach, with rules that click quickly for most groups. It is a good fit when you want faster onboarding and smooth play.

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Mouse Trap

Build a wacky contraption to trap opponents' mice in this silly, classic game.

2020 • 2–4

Average rating: 4.35
Players: 2–4
Avg time: 50 min
Age: 10+

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Overview

Mouse Trap is a classic game of chain reactions and silly contraptions. Players take turns moving their mouse pawns around the game board, collecting cheese wedges along the way. The ultimate goal is to trap the other players' mice using the elaborate Rube Goldberg-esque mouse trap!

The real fun of Mouse Trap comes from building and triggering the trap. Each component – the boot, the bucket, the falling cage – must be carefully cranked and set into motion. Successfully triggering the trap to catch another player's mouse is a moment of triumphant glee, while narrowly avoiding the trap adds a suspenseful edge to the gameplay.