# Mice and Mystics: Lost Chapter – Cat's Cradle

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2012
- **BGG Rating**: 7.7
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 2.90 / 5
- **Designers**: Jerry Hawthorne
- **Artists**: David Richards, JJ Ariosa
- **Publishers**: Plaid Hat Games, (Web published), Cube Factory of Ideas, Ediciones MasQueOca, Filosofia Éditions, Raven Distribution
- **Categories**: Adventure, Dice, Expansion for Base-game, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures
- **Mechanics**: Area Movement, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Role Playing, Storytelling, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you love cooperative adventures with miniatures and eerie music, Cat’s Cradle will win you over.Engaging cooperationDetailed miniaturesImmersive narrativeStrategic challengesThematic adventureRequires full translationLong playtimeModerate complexityHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Cat’s Cradle is the first downloadable Lost Chapter you can grab straight from Plaid Hat Games’ website. It fits into the Lost Chapters series – expansions that bring fresh stories and characters, but don’t always require previous expansions. The scenario places you and three other players on a mission to unravel a spooky tune echoing through the corridors of a haunted castle. Each player picks a mouse with unique powers, and together you must cooperate, move across defined board areas, roll dice, and weave stories while facing monsters and traps. The area‑movement mechanic makes each miniature’s position critical, as some paths only open after solving specific events. Dice rolling determines both movement and combat, adding the suspense that only randomness can deliver. The game requires a full translation, as all instructions, cards, and descriptions are in English. If you’re already familiar with the base game, Cat’s Cradle will expand the experience with new adventures and challenges while preserving the same dark fantasy and cooperative vibe. It’s perfect for fans of miniatures, RPG, and collaborative storytelling, but be sure to check the translated version before you dive in.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
1 to 4 players.

### How long does a game last?
About 60 minutes.

### What is the complexity level?
Medium, with dice rolling and area movement mechanics.

### What components are included?
Mouse miniatures, dice, action cards, scenario board, and ability tokens.

### Do I need a translation?
Yes, the chapter requires a full translation to play correctly.

### Who is the game suitable for?
Fans of RPG, cooperative adventure, and fantasy miniatures.