Cat in a Box

The purrfect quantum trick-taking card game, unveils colorful surprises as cards redefine hues upon play! Predict tricks, strategically place tokens, and dodge paradoxical chaos!

Premise

Cat in the Box: Deluxe Edition offers a feline-themed quantum trick-taking experience for 2-5 players. Unveil card colors upon play, bid strategically, and connect tokens on the research board for extra points. Navigate paradoxes by avoiding claiming a card color with an already declared number, creating a challenging and whimsical game that delights cool cats with every play.

Highlights

• Quantum Trick-Taking: Cat in the Box: Deluxe Edition introduces a unique quantum element where a card's color remains undefined until played, adding a strategic twist to the trick-taking genre.
• Strategic Bidding: Players hypothesize the number of tricks they'll win and strategically bid, creating a dynamic and engaging decision-making process.
• Community Research Board: Placing tokens on the research board allows players to connect large groups strategically, unlocking additional points and fostering interactive gameplay.
• Paradoxical Challenges: Careful planning is crucial as claiming a card color with a declared number creates a paradox, introducing an element of risk and excitement to each game session.

Main Game Mechanics

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Year Released: 2022
Designer(s):  Muneyuki Yokouchi (横内宗幸)
Artist(s):  Osamu Inoue (井上磨)