Cat Lady

Alderac Entertainment Group, Arclight Games, CMON Global Limited · Board game · 2017
2–4 · best 2 15–30 min Weight 1.4/5
7.8 rating Ludopedia
7.0 rating BGG
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7.8 rating Ludopedia
7.0 rating BGG
Our Verdict

Cat Lady is the perfect pick for anyone craving a quick, fun, and utterly feline‑filled game experience.

Highlights
  • Playful cat collection mechanic
  • Fast and approachable gameplay
  • Whimsical and charming theme
  • Resource‑balancing strategy
Keep in mind
  • Short learning curve
  • Brief playtime
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About the game
Cat Lady is the game that will make any cat lover laugh and fall in love again with the joy of collecting felines. You and your friends take on the role of elite cat ladies—yes, Marie Antoinette and Ernest Hemingway are part of the club—and compete to build the most complete arsenal of toys, food, catnip, costumes, and of course adorable cats. The heart of the game is the open‑draft mechanic: each round you receive three cards and choose one to keep, discarding the others. This creates a fun tension as you must balance how many cats you want with how much food you have available. If you fail to feed all the felines you own, hunger comes into play and subtracts victory points. The final goal is simple: accumulate more points than the other players by the end of the game. With easy‑to‑learn rules, short playtime (between 15 and 30 minutes), and a theme that mixes humor and feline cuteness, Cat Lady is perfect for anyone looking for a light, quick experience that warms the heart. Get ready for lots of laughs, resource‑balancing strategy, and that feeling of “I’m the best cat lady” that only a game like this can deliver.
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Categories

Families

Animals: Cats Components: 3 x 3 Grids Digital Implementations: Apple App Store Digital Implementations: Google Play Digital Implementations: Steam Players: Games with expansions that add solo play Players: Games with expansions that change player count Theme: Pets / Companion Animals
Publisher Alderac Entertainment Group, Arclight Games, CMON Global Limited, Edge Entertainment, FoxGames, FReak Or Geek, MINDOK, MYBG Co., Ltd., Pegasus Spiele, Primigenio, Reflexshop
Designer Josh Wood
Artist Josh Wood
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can play?
Cat Lady is ideal for 2 to 4 players.
How long does a game last?
Each game lasts between 15 and 30 minutes.
What is the complexity level?
The game has a low complexity level, with simple and easy-to-learn rules.
What components come with the game?
The game includes a deck of cards, food tokens, toys, catnip, costumes, and cat tokens, plus a small board.
Who is the game for?
It’s perfect for cat lovers, fans of collectible card games, and anyone looking for a light and fun experience.
How does the card selection work?
During play, each player receives three cards on their turn and chooses one to keep, discarding the others, continuing until the end.
What happens if there isn’t enough food?
If you don’t have enough food for all the cats you own, you’ll lose victory points proportional to the number of cats without food.