Mouse Chaos (2003)

About this game

Mouse Chaos is a memory + abstract strategy game. You have a set of mice to which you need to get to your nest. This is indicated by a color on the mouse's underside. During the game, you discover the color of the mice and attempt to get your mice into your nest. The endgame has a trading aspect where you trade a mouse of a color that is not the home nest's color to the proper owner who in turn may wind up having to trade as well. Cats and chairs serve as devices to thwart your opponent's movement. Cheese covers can be used to protect your mice. The game is well themed with excellent bits.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 1.6/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 8 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.