Festival of a Thousand Cats
A board game by Fukutarou
3-4 3-4 4
20-40 minutes Low
Hand Management, Simultaneous Action Selection, Auction/Bidding, Trick-taking
Fantasy, Animals
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Description
Imagine a bustling street market where a thousand feline performers are vying for the spotlight, and you’re the savvy cat‑master trying to win the biggest applause. In Festival of a Thousand Cats, three or four players juggle a hand of quirky cat cards, choose actions at the same time, and slip in sneaky bids to snatch the most coveted tricks. The rules are delightfully simple, so you can dive right into the chaos in under five minutes, but the blend of hand management, simultaneous selection, auction bidding, and classic trick‑taking keeps each 20‑to‑40‑minute round feeling fresh. Designed by Fukutarou in 2016, this fantasy‑meets‑animal romp lets you out‑wit your friends while adorable, mischievous cats prance across the board. Whether you’re bluffing, bargaining, or just trying to herd the most charismatic kitties into your troupe, every game feels like a lively festival you’ll want to revisit again and again.
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