Haunted Mouse
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- Designer Jonathan Cox
- Publisher Bézier Games
- Illustration 別府さい (Sai Beppu)
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What to Expect
You play one of five mice living in a deserted cathedral, trying to shed nightmare cards and collect cheese. The game frames tense, short rounds where managing your hand and timing your moves matter: shed fears yourself or exploit opponents' actions. It’s a compact race to gather the most cheese before others do.
Who Is This Game For?
Designed for experienced card players and older families (min age 15). With 2–5 players and about 45 minutes playtime, it fits evenings that favor tactical, shorter card games rather than long campaigns.
How It Works
Haunted Mouse centers on Hand Management and Ladder Climbing: players discard nightmare cards to climb a ladder and earn cheese rewards. The game allows using opponents' cards in certain interactions, creating tactical choices between advancing yourself or enabling others. Play proceeds as a competitive race—earlier progress yields greater rewards.
What Makes It Special
Jonathan Cox combines ladder-climbing mechanics with hand management in a clear mouse/horror theme. The game's emphasis on shedding cards quickly to gain cheese creates a focused race element distinct within card-climbing families.
Pro
- Short playtime (~45 minutes) enables frequent replays
- Clear race mechanic rewarding early progress
- Hand Management + Ladder Climbing offers tactical decisions
- Strong thematic framing with named mouse characters
Contra
- Minimum age 15 excludes younger families
- Less suited for players seeking deep, long-form strategy
Setting & atmosphere
Set in a forgotten cathedral, five mice (Parm, Brie, Gouda, Jaq, Colby) face specters and nightmares while racing for cheese. The theme mixes animal characters with subtle horror imagery.
Tips for beginners
Focus on efficient hand management and look for moments to progress the ladder; timing matters more than complex combos.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
No. The game is designed for 2–5 players (players.min = 2).
How long does a game really take?
Expected playtime is about 45 minutes; experienced groups should keep it compact.
What prior experience do I need?
Familiarity with hand-management card games helps; game is aimed at players 15 and older.
How does this compare to similar games?
Haunted Mouse pairs ladder-climbing with shedding-style card play, emphasizing a race to resources versus longer engine builds.
Is this suitable for families?
Partially. Minimum age is 15, so it’s better for older family members or adult groups.
What mechanic makes it special?
The interplay of Hand Management and Ladder Climbing (shedding) defines the gameplay.
Fazit
A compact, thematic card race for 2–5 players that rewards tactical hand play and timing. Recommended if you want short, interactive card duels with a distinct theme.
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