# Котики на страже города (City Watch Cats)

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2026
- **BGG Rating**: —
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4
- **Duration**: 30-45 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Anna Lapka
- **Artists**: Timur Davletgireev
- **Publishers**: OneLab
- **Categories**: Animals, Children's Game, Memory
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Memory, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you enjoy a cooperative game with a dash of memory and a super cute theme, 'City Watch Cats' might just be your next obsession! It's the kind of game that makes you laugh, think, and root together with your crew. The experience is light but challenging enough, perfect for gathering family or friends for a relaxed evening. The mix of variable player powers and the memory mechanic adds a special touch, ensuring each game is unique and fun.Fun and engaging themeClever memory mechanicCooperative and competitive modesUnique cat powersGreat for family and friendsMight frustrate memory-averse playersLimited interaction in co-op modeRequires good communicationRECOMMENDED

## Description
Ever wondered why cats don't sleep at night? It's because they're busy defending the city, of course! In 'Котики на страже города (City Watch Cats)', you and your friends become feline agents of the top-secret Meow-Fur agency, on a mission to stop a mouse invasion. The goal is to seal all portals and protect the city's neighborhoods before the sun comes up, using your memory, planning, and of course, lots of teamwork. The round game board is assembled from six neighborhoods around the city center. At the start, you study the face-up Radar cards and try to memorize them before they flip face down. On your turn, you reveal a Radar card, combine it with a card from your hand, and decide where to place one of your shields. You can seal mouse portals immediately or set up ambushes that activate your cat's unique abilities in future turns. And don't worry, the neighborhood dogs also lend a paw by patrolling their territories. In cooperative mode, the entire team wins if all portals are sealed before the mice overrun the city. But if you're more of a 'lone wolf' type, the competitive mode allows each agent to play for themselves to earn the title of Meow-Fur's best agent. Get your claws and your memory ready, the city needs you!

## FAQ
### What is the average playtime for City Watch Cats?
A game typically lasts between 30 to 45 minutes, which is perfect for a quick and fun session without overstaying its welcome.

### How many players can participate?
The game is designed for 2 to 4 players, making it ideal for couples, small families, or a group of friends.

### What is the complexity of the game? Is it easy to learn?
It currently has an unrated BGG weight, but the description suggests accessible rules, especially with the memory mechanic and variable powers. It's a game you can pick up quickly!

### Is the game more cooperative or competitive?
It offers both! You can choose to play as a team to seal all portals together or compete to see who is the best Meow-Fur agent.

### What are the main components of the game?
It comes with a modular game board, character figures, double-sided character boards, Radar and Mouse cards, shields, mouse and bonus tokens, plus a rulebook. All well-crafted for the feline adventure!

### Who is City Watch Cats recommended for?
It's highly recommended for families, groups of friends looking for a light and fun game, and anyone who enjoys cooperative games with a touch of memory and a cute animal theme.

### Are there any planned expansions for the future?
Currently, there is no information about expansions, but with such a cool theme and interesting mechanics, there's always hope for new feline adventures!