Mausgetrixt

What to Expect

In Mausgetrixt, 2 to 4 players engage in a memory challenge involving harvesting vegetables. One player acts as the mouse, arranging vegetables and mice hidden under the board. Others roll a color die to guess which vegetable or mouse matches the visible leaves on the board. Players try to remove all vegetables before the mice are all removed. The game combines dice rolling and memory in a quick, child-friendly competition.

Who Is This Game For?

Mausgetrixt is aimed at families and children aged 5 and up. It's a simple children's game with a short playtime of about 20 minutes. The straightforward rules and low complexity make it ideal for beginners and young players gaining early gaming experience.

How It Works

One player hides vegetables and mice under the board. Other players roll a color die and try to find matching vegetables or mice on the visible leaves above. Correct guesses allow players to remove vegetables. If the die shows a mouse, the mouse player can remove a vegetable. Players win by removing all vegetables before the mice disappear.

What Makes It Special

Designed by Karin Hetling, Mausgetrixt won the 2012 Kinderspielexperten award for ages 5-9 and the 2013 As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année Enfant. It combines Dice Rolling and Memory mechanics and belongs to the Animals: Mice family. Its short 20-minute playtime and child-focused design stand out.

Awards

Setting & Atmosphäre

The game features a child-friendly animal world where mice harvest vegetables. Players experience a lighthearted chase involving vegetables and mice hidden under the board.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Focus on memorizing positions carefully and use dice results strategically to remove vegetables.

Häufige Fragen

Fazit

Mausgetrixt is a solid choice for families with young children seeking a quick, educational game. Its short duration and simple mechanics are especially suitable for younger players.