Cheese Chasers
- Designer Bran McMillin
- Publisher Burnt Toast Publishing
- Illustration Bran McMillin
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Cheese Chasers, players help mice surround cheese and avoid mousetraps while cats lurk nearby. The game blends cooperative play with set collection and a modular board. Quick rounds lasting about 10 minutes require tactical decisions to outsmart the cats and become the top cheese chasers, playable solo or with up to 4 players.
Who Is This Game For?
Cheese Chasers targets families and casual gamers aged 8 and up looking for a fast cooperative card game. As a free print & play, it suits solo players as well. Its simple mechanics make it accessible for beginners without prior experience.
How It Works
The game uses hand management and memory: players remember cards and manage their hand to move mice strategically. Enclosure mechanics help trap cheese while cooperating to avoid traps. The modular board adds variety, and set collection enhances strategy for solo or team play.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Bran McMillin, Cheese Chasers was nominated for the 2009 Golden Geek Best Print & Play Board Game. It uniquely combines cooperative and memory mechanics in a quick card game with a charming animal theme.
Awards
2009
Pro
- Short playing time around 10 minutes
- Cooperative play including solo mode
- Combination of hand management, memory, and set collection
- Free print & play format
Contra
- Limited to 1-4 players
- Mechanics may be too simple for experts
- Limited thematic depth
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set around mice hunting cheese in a house while avoiding cats and mousetraps. The focus is on an animal theme without a deep narrative.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on remembering card positions and cooperate closely with others to avoid traps.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, Cheese Chasers includes a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
Games last about 10 minutes, perfect for quick sessions.
What prior experience do I need?
The game is suitable for beginners without special prior knowledge.
How does this compare to similar games?
It uniquely blends memory with cooperative play and a modular board in a fast card game.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, it is family-friendly from age 8 with simple rules.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of hand management and memory within a cooperative framework.
Fazit
Cheese Chasers offers short cooperative card play for families and solo players, highlighted by memory mechanics and fast rounds. It’s ideal for those seeking simple yet tactical gaming.
