# A Nice Cuppa: Pets ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2025 - **BGG Rating**: 7.5 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1 - **Duration**: 15 min - **Weight**: — - **Designers**: Scott Almes - **Artists**: Andrea Ivetic Vicai - **Publishers**: Button Shy - **Categories**: Animals, Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Print & Play - **Mechanics**: Action Queue, Solo / Solitaire Game ## Verdict Enjoyed 'A Nice Cuppa' and want another solo challenge? This pet expansion is a great way to spice up your games!Adds strategic challengeIncreases replayabilityCute and fun themeCompact and accessible expansionCan disrupt flowRequires base gameFOR GENRE FANS ## Description Hey there, solo gamer! If you're a fan of the 'A Nice Cuppa' series and love an extra challenge while brewing your virtual tea, the 'Pets' expansion is right up your alley. This little gem adds 4 cards that introduce adorable pets to your game table. But beware, they're not just there for company! Each pet has its own unique way of disrupting your tea preparation, with specific movement patterns and restrictions that will make you think twice. You'll need to split your focus between the tea recipe and the antics of your new furry (or scaly, who knows?) friend. It's a small expansion, but it really shakes things up and boosts replayability, especially if you enjoy a game that forces you to adapt your strategy. Perfect for those looking for a quick solo experience with that unexpected challenge twist. Get ready to handle the 'help' from your animal companions while trying to make the perfect cup of tea! ## FAQ ### Do I need the base game 'A Nice Cuppa' to play with this expansion? Yes! 'A Nice Cuppa: Pets' is an expansion and requires the base game to be played. ### How many players can play? This game is strictly solo. It's designed for a single player. ### How long does a game take? Games are quite fast, usually lasting around 15 minutes, just like the base game. ### Does this expansion change the rules significantly? It adds pet cards with unique movement patterns and restrictions that complicate your strategy, but the core gameplay of preparing tea remains the same. ### Is this a physical game or a print-at-home game? This is a 'Print & Play' game, meaning you download the files and print the cards yourself at home. ### What does 'Action Queue' mean? 'Action Queue' is a mechanic where available actions are organized in a sequence, and you need to manage or execute actions in that specific order.