# Zooloretto: Catta

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2011
- **BGG Rating**: 6.5
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 3, 4)
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: 1.86 / 5
- **Designers**: Michael Schacht
- **Artists**: Design/Main, Michael Schacht
- **Publishers**: ABACUSSPIELE, Spiele aus Timbuktu, White Goblin Games
- **Categories**: Animals, Expansion for Base-game
- **Mechanics**: Set Collection, Tile Placement

## Verdict
If you already love Zooloretto, you’ll enjoy Catta – a quick strategic boost in under five minutes.Fast, easy ruleExtra point at endSeamless integrationTurn‑skip option limitedDepends on enclosure coinsRECOMMENDED

## Description
Zooloretto: Catta arrives as a sweet treat from the 2011 Spiel fair, adding an extra rule that shakes up the turn order. When a player fills their six‑space enclosure, they receive the special Catta enclosure, place three bank coins on it, and earn the option to skip their next turn – provided they pay one coin from the enclosure back to the bank. If the enclosure runs out of coins, the skip option disappears, forcing the player to take a normal turn. At game end, any player who still has at least one coin on the Catta enclosure scores an additional point. This creates a tactical dilemma: sacrifice a turn for a potential extra point or keep the aggressive pace? The physical component is a high‑quality tile that fits neatly into the Zooloretto board, and the coins are the same as in the base game, preserving visual consistency. Set collection remains the core mechanic, while tile placement gains a new twist with the possibility of strategically skipping turns. Perfect for fans of Zooloretto who want a dash of novelty without overcomplicating the game. Playtime stays around 45 minutes, supporting 2‑5 players just like the original. Its light weight (about 1.8/5) ensures a minimal learning curve, so even beginners can grasp the new rule quickly. In short, Catta is a compact supplement that adds strategic decision‑making and a potential extra point, while keeping the essence of running your zoo intact.

## FAQ
### How many players can use the Catta expansion?
It works with 2 to 5 players, just like the base game.

### How much extra time does the expansion add to a game?
Virtually none – the rule resolves in a few seconds, keeping the game around 45 minutes.

### Do I need to know advanced rules to use Catta?
No. The mechanic is simple: place coins, skip a turn by paying a coin, and earn an extra point if a coin remains.

### Does the expansion include any new components besides the tile?
Yes, it includes the special Catta tile and three bank coins used for the rule.

### Can I play without the expansion and still have the same experience?
Absolutely, the base game works fine; Catta just adds an extra strategic layer.

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