Rat A Tat Cat Card Game, for Ages 6 and Up

Product Description Rat‑A‑Tat Cat by Gamewright is a beloved kids card game and family board game that combines suspense, memory, strategy, and fun into quick, exciting gameplay for ages 6 and up. Designed for 2–6 players, this award‑winning game challenges everyone — from young beginners to seasoned adults — to keep the lowest score while outwitting opponents with clever plays and sharp recall. In Rat‑A‑Tat Cat, players are dealt four face‑down cards, aiming to collect low‑value cat cards and ditch high‑value rat cards through smart use of draw, swap, and peek power cards. Only with good memory, timing, and strategic choices can players decide the best moments to swap cards or end a round by calling “Rat‑A‑Tat Cat!” and reveal their hand for scoring. Perfect as board games for kids 6‑12 or family game night favorites, this fast‑playing card game teaches essential skills like remembering card positions, basic addition, and risk‑reward decisions — all wrapped up in a lively, fun theme that keeps kids engaged. Rat‑A‑Tat Cat supports inclusive play: the quick setup and straightforward rules make it great for playdates, school nights, road trips, or any quick get‑together where laughter and competition are welcome. As a classic pick for games for kids 6‑8 and older children, it’s also a perfect gift that blends quality family time with meaningful brain‑building play.  Amazon.com It's never too early to develop a good poker face. With Rat-a-Tat Cat, a poker face is just one of the skills players need to perfect. As in poker, luck, skill, strategy, and intuition each play a part. Players are dealt four cards, which are kept face- down, except for a quick peek at two of them. Each player in turn pulls a card from the draw pile to replace one of the four. Memory is important, as the object is to end with the lowest score, and players must keep track of the values on their four cards. "Peek," "Swap," and "Draw Two" Power cards turn up occasionally, allowing players to maneuver and strategize further. Delightfully witty pictures of cats (the good guys--low points) and rats (bad guys--high points) illustrate each of the 54 cards. Young card sharks will develop a sense of timing and greater ease with numbers, and can begin to grasp the concept of probability. Winner of Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Best Toy Award and the 1996 Mensa Best New Mind Game. For 2 to 6 players. --Emilie Coulter P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); From the Manufacturer A game of suspense, strategy, and anticipation. Get rid of the high cards (rats) and go for the low cards (cats). Sneak a peek, draw two, or swap cards for an added twist. Low score wins the game. (A poker face helps!) Review For 2 to 6 players Includes 54 rat, cat, and power cards Skills: strategy, memory building, basic addition Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Best Toy Award, Mensa Best New Mind Game in 1996 Supply is limited -- See more

• FAMILY PLAY EXPERIENCE: Delightful screen‑free fun for family night, playdates, or cozy weekends! Kids and adults race to outsmart each other while sharpening memory and strategy.
• STRATEGY CARD GAME: Fun kids game where players draw, peek, swap, and discard cards to keep the lowest score, it's the perfect mix of luck and tactical choices.
• EDUCATIONAL FUN: A game of suspense, strategy and anticipation. Build memory, learn basic math and probability with light and engaging play!
• QUICK, REPLAYABLE ROUNDS: Fast‑playing game takes around 10-15 minutes making it deal for travel, school nights, or a quick family challenge with 2–6 players
• HIGH‑QUALITY CONTENT: Includes 54 adorable rat, cat, and power cards with easy rules in English & Spanish - a great gift for kids who love numbers and games.