# Cheese Chasers

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2008
- **BGG Rating**: 6.0
- **BGG Rank**: #18387
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 1)
- **Duration**: 10 min
- **Weight**: 1.52 / 5
- **Designers**: Bran McMillin
- **Artists**: Bran McMillin
- **Publishers**: (Web published), Burnt Toast Publishing
- **Categories**: Card Game, Print & Play
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Enclosure, Hand Management, Memory, Modular Board, Set Collection, Tile Placement

## Verdict
If you love fast, thematic coop games, Cheese Chasers will have you squeaking with joy.Super‑quick roundsFree print‑and‑playSimple cooperationKid‑friendlyDIY componentsLimited replay valueVery low learning curveRECOMMENDED

## Description
Cheese Chasers puts you in the paws of cheese‑loving mice while plump cats stand guard, ready to meddle. The goal is to surround the cheese, break the traps and get the mice to the prize before the felines catch them. The game works solo or cooperatively for up to four players, and everything can be printed at home – no heavy box required. Each round lasts about 10‑15 minutes, making it perfect for a quick break or warm‑up. You get two rule booklets (solo and multiplayer), four mouse tokens and 40 cards representing cheese pieces, traps and cat moves. Mechanics revolve around hand management, memory (remembering trap locations), tile placement and set collection of cheese cards. The board is modular, so the layout shifts each play, keeping things fresh. Because it’s cooperative, players must coordinate to encircle the cheese and open a path, yet the difficulty stays low with simple rules and a gentle learning curve. Ideal for kids 8+, families and groups who enjoy fast, thematic games without spending a dime beyond paper and scissors.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
1 to 4 players, either solo or in cooperative mode.

### How long does a game take?
Usually 10‑15 minutes, depending on player count.

### What is the minimum recommended age?
8 years old, thanks to the simple rules and playful theme.

### Do I need to buy any physical components?
No. All components are printable at home: rules, cards and tokens.

### Is the game hard to learn?
Not at all. Hand‑management and memory are straightforward, and the rulebooks are split for solo and multiplayer.

### Can I play it online?
Yes, there’s a VASSAL implementation for digital play.

### Are there any expansions?
No official expansions; the game is designed to be a complete, free experience.