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At a glance
- Condition
- New
- Dimensions
- 5.16 x 7.13 x 1.69 in
- Weight
- 392 g
- Material
- Cardboard
- Genre
- Strategy
- Edition
- Deluxe Edition
- Customer Package Type
- Standard Packaging
- In the box
- Cat In The Box Deluxe Edition
Features 4
- Deluxe Edition of a fantastic trick taking game!
- Recessed Game Board & Player Boards
- High Quality Plastic Player Tokens
- Best gift for birthdays and parties of your kids or for their friends
Description
(Cat in the Box Deluxe Edition) is a quantum inspired trick taking game where a card’s color remains undefined until it is played, creating a shifting information puzzle each round. Players begin by predicting the number of tricks they will win, then place tokens onto the shared research board to build connected regions that unlock powerful scoring opportunities. As cards are played, declared colors lock into place, reshaping which options remain safe and which may cause a paradox that restricts future actions. The Deluxe Edition elevates the experience with recessed player boards, a recessed research board, premium plastic tokens, and a custom insert that keeps components organized for quick table setup. Suitable for two to five players, the game blends accessible rules with strategic depth, making it appealing to hobby groups and fans of modern card driven gameplay. Cat in the Box Deluxe Edition rewards careful planning, precise timing, and clever manipulation of evolving constraints to create an inventive and highly replayable tabletop experience.
Specs 34
| Brand Name | Bezier Games |
|---|---|
| Genre | Strategy |
| Number of Players | 5 |
| Edition | Deluxe Edition |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Language | English |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Estimated Playing Time | 30 minutes |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Item Highlight | Quantum Trick Taking Strategy Card Game for 2 to 5 Players, Innovative Logic and Prediction Gameplay for Ages 10 Plus |
| Age Range Description | Teen |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 28 |
| Item Type Name | board game |
| Manufacturer | Bezier Games |
| Minimum Age Recomendation | 10 |
| Model Number | CATXBEZ |
| UPC | 810024460328 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CATXBEZ |
| Set Name | Deluxe Edition |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up |
| Game Mechanics | trick taking |
| Educational Objective | Enhance critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills; promote cognitive development in older children and teens. |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 5.25"L x 7"W |
| Item Weight | 392 g |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Item Dimensions | 5.16 x 7.13 x 1.69 inches |
| Size | 59.2 cubic inches |
| Theme | Mystery |
| Subject Character | Cat |
| CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable |
| Rulebook Availability | Printed Included |
| Material Type | Cardboard |
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Top Amazon Reviews
Awesome easy game to play with friends and family.
This is a great game to play with friends and family, is a trick taking game with a twist, is not complicated at all.. you might not get it the first time you play until you see the first scoring... the good thing is, this a quick game so you will find tourself playing several times in a row.. is good with 2 player count but it shines with more players... components are just too awesome. The only criticism I have is that cards have black borders and are not top quality if you play them much the edges will chip, but that is fixed right away if you sleeve them... The box say this game is for 14+ but I played this with my 8 year old kid and he catched up fast....
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Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2023 by Kefka
Fun once you decipher the rule book
This is a a really great trick taking game. I don't often buy trick taking games. I find a deck of cards is typically sufficient to scratch that itch (pun intended), and I'm able to save on shelf space. However, with Cat in the Box, the twist of not knowing your suit at the start of your hand makes this one distinct and worthwhile hands down. The games ends up being a combination of a trick taking and hand management game. In a round, you are trying to play high cards and take tricks, as well as trying not to cause a paradox. A paradox is basically having cards left but unable to play them. These dual objectives require you to pay attention to what others are doing to keep your options for your next move open. This creates some fun interaction and chatter. Where as, deck based trick taking games can be quiet and predictable once you've deduced your opponents cards. In Cat in the Box, you cannot know until it's played. The big downside is that the rule book doesn't explain how to play very well. We had a difficult time figuring out the rules. If it simply tried to explain the core mechanics up front e.g. "If you've played Hearts, you've played a version of Cat in the Box. A few similarities * Red is trump. * You can't lead trump suit until it's broken. * If you break suit, you are saying I don't have any, and can't play that suit for the rest of the hand." Instead the rule book tried to explain the core game play and how to use the tokens/player card to track your hand at the same time. It's not a big deal, just watch a video on how to play first.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2024 by Charles H
Such a fun brain burner.
Cat in the Box is an absolutely awesome trick-taking game. The whole mechanic about the suit of the card is not decided until you play the card is cleverly designed, hits that perfect balance between easy to learn, hard to master. The cats on the cards are super cute, it’s my wife’s favorite part of the game, it just makes the whole thing funner for some reason. The rules are not too bad to grasp, it took me like 10 minutes to explain. Especially if the people you’re playing with already know how to play trick taking games. We played with three people but I’m excited to get this to the table with more. I think this game is for you if you really like games like Hearts or Spades, but want some thing a little more challenging or you just want to spice it up. Also the pacing is on point, it stays nail biting for just long enough until somebody ends up, inevitably causing a Paradox lol. In conclusion, this game earns a solid 5-star rating and comes highly recommended from me.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2023 by A & D
Way More Fun Than Expected - Best Gift for Smart People
I attended the holidays at my girlfriend's family's house this year and met her parents for the first time. Its a house of scholars. PhDs and Astro Physicists. I am merely a man who loves a girl and wanted her family to love me too. This game hit. They loved it. The Shrodinger reference and the gameplay were all great. It seems slightly intimidating but watch the 10 min YouTube tutorial and the game is simple. There's a little bit of strategy involved but anyone and everyone can play. I would highly recommend this game if you're considering it. It comes in a compact box and there arent a lot of pieces which is ideal
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Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024 by Josh T
Good trick taker game
Pros: - This is a great trick taking game. Great next after for everyone that has played through The Crew - The main mechanic of choosing your own color it leads to some very interesting choices that's super fun and unique to this game. - Works well with three and plus player counts and has the potential for some negative player interaction but nothing too devastating which is a good balance. - Very tactical trick taking game Cons: - The two player variant is not nearly as good as the other player counts - The game is very tactical and nuanced so the score differences will not be very great which can be a turn off to some people - If you have a more traditional gamer that's coming from hearts or spades they might have trouble grasping the choose your own color mechanic within this game and could make the teach more difficult than it needs to be Also potential warning for those with color differentiation issues, the components can look pretty similar at a glance and are small so if you have vision issues this game might be difficult and maybe look at getting the cat in the box colossal version off of Kickstarter or second hand off the Internet. Takeaway: Overall I think this is a very intuitive and unique trick taking game it's worth it for anyone who loves the trick taking genre and is enjoying this trick taking renaissance.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024 by Griffin
Nice game
Easy to learn and a fun game for several players.
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2025 by Jerry