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Rat A Tat Cat Card Game

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  • Children's card game that helps develop timing and basic mathematical concepts
  • Teaches strategy, memory building, and addition
  • Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Best Toy Award; Mensa 1996 Best New Mind Game Award
  • Includes 54 rat, cat, and power cards
  • For 2 to 6 players
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Product Dimensions 1.57 x 4.8 x 5.75 inches
Item Weight 6.3 ounces
Country of Origin China
ASIN B00000GBQJ
Item model number CSG-RTC
Manufacturer recommended age 6 years and up
Best Sellers Rank #3,051 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
#88 in Dedicated Deck Card Games
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4.8 out of 5 stars 3,587 ratings

4.8 out of 5 stars
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No
Release date January 5, 2022
Department Games
Manufacturer Gamewright

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As children play Rat-a-tat Cat, they develop a sense of timing and an understanding of basic, but essential, mathematical concepts. They learn ways to remember their cards and strategies to figure out what cards other players might have. They also begin to develop an intuitive sense of probability. Rat-a-tat Cat requires skill, strategy, and awareness, challenging both young children and adults.

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It's never too early to develop a good poker face. With Rat-a-Tat Cat, a poker face is just one of the skills players need to perfect. As in poker, luck, skill, strategy, and intuition each play a part. Players are dealt four cards, which are kept face- down, except for a quick peek at two of them. Each player in turn pulls a card from the draw pile to replace one of the four. Memory is important, as the object is to end with the lowest score, and players must keep track of the values on their four cards. "Peek," "Swap," and "Draw Two" Power cards turn up occasionally, allowing players to maneuver and strategize further. Delightfully witty pictures of cats (the good guys--low points) and rats (bad guys--high points) illustrate each of the 54 cards. Young card sharks will develop a sense of timing and greater ease with numbers, and can begin to grasp the concept of probability. Winner of Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Best Toy Award and the 1996 Mensa Best New Mind Game. For 2 to 6 players. --Emilie Coulter

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Gamewright - Games for the Infinitely Imaginative!

Gamewright was founded in 1994 by four parents whose kids wanted great games. From the start, our mission has remained clear: Create the highest quality family games with outstanding play-value. Guided by themes and experiences that transcend age and salted with a bit of irreverence, our games are designed to foster laughter, learning, friendship and fun.

Over the years our family has grown to over 150 games and countless happy players. The thousands of letters we receive from kids, parents, grandparents, and teachers tell us our hearts are in the right place. Thank you for inviting us into your home and for playing with Gamewright!

What's in the box

  • 54 Cards
  • Rules of Play (also in Spanish)

    • Product guides and documents

    User Manual (PDF)

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    Customers find this card game entertaining for the whole family, with simple rules that are easy to explain, even to non-English speakers. The game incorporates math skills and memory challenges, while being quick-paced and suitable for various age groups. Customers appreciate the cute illustrations and consider it good value for money, particularly as a birthday gift.

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    637 customers mention "Fun for all ages"637 positive0 negative

    Customers find this card game entertaining for the whole family, with kids particularly enjoying it. One customer mentions it's a fun way to practice addition.

    "...and teach, with just the right balance of luck and strategy for kids to play with adults without anyone getting bored or frustrated...." Read more

    "...so this makes a good game to take with you on vacations, traveling or while visiting friends...." Read more

    "...This is one game that has appealed to all of our kids beginning at age 4, an age when there are few good games beyond classics like Chutes and..." Read more

    "...so it could be played with a standard deck, but my kids enjoy the cat & mouse theme." Read more

    196 customers mention "Ease of learning"182 positive14 negative

    Customers find the card game easy to learn, with simple rules that are easy to explain, even to non-English speakers.

    "Fantastic game. Easy to learn and teach, with just the right balance of luck and strategy for kids to play with adults without anyone getting bored..." Read more

    "...The rules are simple enough to explain and lure others into a game as well...." Read more

    "My kids (7 & 10) both love this game. The concept is pretty easy. The hard part is remembering what you've seen (& where)...." Read more

    "...The rules are simple enough you can explain it easily to non English speakers. And strategy is complex enough for many replays...." Read more

    178 customers mention "Strategy"175 positive3 negative

    Customers appreciate the game's strategic elements, as it teaches memory and counting while challenging players to think and plan their moves.

    "...of each round you need to add up numbers on cards, so it’s reinforcing his math skills." Read more

    "...to enjoy it too, all age groups, and the strategy and counting aspect is simple enough that my 5 year old can play without assistance, and often..." Read more

    "...It teaches kids about memory, simple math, poker faces (don't look too excited when you see a low number or you'll be vulnerable to a lousy swap!),..." Read more

    "...I bought it for my daughter and she loves it too! It’s a good memory game while also having to know numbers! Highly recommend this game!" Read more

    109 customers mention "Pacing"109 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the game's pacing, noting that each round is quick and moves along swiftly, with one customer mentioning that an average game lasts about 5 minutes.

    "...It goes by quick. A game can last anywhere from 60 seconds to a couple of minutes, especially once you get the rules down, cards are flying...." Read more

    "...appreciate it because it doesn't have a lot of small parts, the game goes fast and can accommodate an odd number of multiple players, and the box..." Read more

    "...And strategy is complex enough for many replays. Ideal for kids, it can also be played with adults. Just a super fun game all around." Read more

    "...It's a good mixture of skill and luck with some math, patience, and attention to detail thrown in the mix. Fun for all ages!" Read more

    39 customers mention "Value for money"39 positive0 negative

    Customers find the card game offers great value, describing it as a perfect sixth birthday gift and good bang for the buck, with one customer noting its amazing replay value.

    "...Highly recommend this game. It also makes a great gift! My 7-year-old daughter reviewed this for her class project...." Read more

    "...I love games that can go on trips to avoid screen time. Worth it. Side review, we got Slamwich at the same time but like Rat-a-tat Cat more...." Read more

    "...THIS game is the one I get the most feedback on. GREAT AFFORDABLE GIFT!!!" Read more

    "...Huge hit. Simple and requires attention, I'd say a five year old can play it. Just get it. The art is great." Read more

    36 customers mention "Pictures"36 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the cute illustrations and graphics of the card game, describing them as clever and fun.

    "...Find it a bit boring. It would be fun for kids. Love the cats on the cards and they are well made" Read more

    "...of skill and luck with some math, patience, and attention to detail thrown in the mix. Fun for all ages!" Read more

    "...The drawings are whimsical & clever...." Read more

    "...Cards are cute and seem well made after moderate use...." Read more

    36 customers mention "Playability"36 positive0 negative

    Customers find the card game easy to play independently, with one customer noting it works well with any number of players.

    "...and counting aspect is simple enough that my 5 year old can play without assistance, and often beats the adults!..." Read more

    "...It is also nice because you can play one round or multiple rounds. We usually play at least 3 rounds to equalize everyone's chances of winning...." Read more

    "...goes quickly so if, say, a game goes badly for your kid, it’s easy to play again." Read more

    "...Plus I believe that everyone has an equal chance of winning...." Read more

    31 customers mention "Age range"24 positive7 negative

    Customers appreciate that the card game is suitable for a wide variety of ages, with one customer noting that adults don't have an advantage over younger players.

    "...Everyone seems to enjoy it too, all age groups, and the strategy and counting aspect is simple enough that my 5 year old can play without assistance..." Read more

    "...It’s shrewd for travel, and a good fit for a wide range of ages...." Read more

    "This family game is fun to play, easy to learn and holds the interest of all ages...." Read more

    "...sounded right up our alley, but in reality, the game is pretty boring with only 4 people...." Read more

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    5 out of 5 stars
    cute fast and fun
    always been a family favorite, had to buy a new one since our last one was over 10+ years old, 100% recommend for a fun night
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    • Natalie Wright
      5.0 out of 5 stars Great family game that’s easy to learn and fun to play over and over
      Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2025
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      Fantastic game. Easy to learn and teach, with just the right balance of luck and strategy for kids to play with adults without anyone getting bored or frustrated. My 6yo loves it, and I enjoy playing with him. Plus, at the end of each round you need to add up numbers on cards, so it’s reinforcing his math skills.
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    • Astral
      5.0 out of 5 stars Compact, Quick and FUN!
      Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2012
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      We were looking for a quick game that we could play on game nights between longer sessions. This fits in just perfectly. The game has very simple rules (the lowest score wins), and it is player ended (first person that believes they have the lowest score, says "Rat a tat cat" and brings the game to it's final round). It goes by quick. A game can last anywhere from 60 seconds to a couple of minutes, especially once you get the rules down, cards are flying. Everyone seems to enjoy it too, all age groups, and the strategy and counting aspect is simple enough that my 5 year old can play without assistance, and often beats the adults!

      The game itself is just cards, in a much larger, sturdy cardboard box. If you have other Gamewright card games, it's the same kind of box you get with Sleeping Queens, Zeus on the Loose, etc. The game itself doesn't take much space (four cards for each person on the table at a time, plus a draw deck and a discard pile - that's it) so this makes a good game to take with you on vacations, traveling or while visiting friends. The rules are simple enough to explain and lure others into a game as well.

      The only two complaints are very small... First is the "6" card. It has a giant green cat balloon being lead by small rats. It is indeed a "Rat" card and not a desirable "cat" card despite the cat being depicted as the focus. Also the "4" is very slim and stylized and looks like a "1". Have had confusion over a younger player and an elderly player believing they had a "1" when it was really a "4". Do these little things ruin the game? Absolutely not, but it is something you might want to point out to those new to the game.

      Also don't expect lengthy game sessions. Rat-a-Tat-Cat is fun for the fast paced, quick card game that it is. It's not nearly as popular with my kids as "Horse Show" or "Sleeping Queens" but they always demand to play it in between games, and that says a lot.
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    • Bookish Reviewer
      5.0 out of 5 stars Great, quick game for ages 4+ and can accommodate multiple players
      Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2017
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      We are a family that plays and owns a lot of board games and card games. This is one game that has appealed to all of our kids beginning at age 4, an age when there are few good games beyond classics like Chutes and Ladders or Candyland. Our older kids now continue to enjoy playing it with the younger ones, who often beg to play it after school and don't need an adult to play along. I also like that the game has some opportunity for different kinds of strategy and not just luck. It was recommended to us originally at our local toy shop, which is owned by a guy who really knows his games, and the game has also won lots of awards, so we gave it a go. We've since bought several more for birthday gifts and even to respond to our school's request to send in good "rainy day" games, which we thought the teachers would appreciate it because it doesn't have a lot of small parts, the game goes fast and can accommodate an odd number of multiple players, and the box doesn't take up too much room in the classroom.

      The goal of the game for each player is to have the lowest total score at the end of the game, based on four cards placed in front of each player, where the low numbers have a corresponding picture of cats and the high numbers are rats (and the middle cards are combinations of rats and cats); the cards are numbered 0-9. The gist of the rules: each player gets four cards at the start of the game, placed face down, and can look at the *two outer cards only* before play begins but must put them back face down. Once play begins, the players can't look again if they forget! (The instructions provide that players might keep the outer cards face up when playing with younger players, but we never did.) Each player therefore also has two cards in the middle that are "mystery cards" at the start of the game. Each turn, a player has an opportunity to either draw a card or take the card on the top of the discard pile. For example, if Player A draws a "2" and thinks that is better than one of his/her mystery cards, it will replace a mystery card with the 2 and discard the mystery card face up on the discard pile, always keeping cards in front of him/her facedown. But sometimes the discarded mystery card turns out to be a good, low number card, which can then be picked up by Player B. Watch out, though, because the game also includes a "Swap" card that, when drawn, lets another player swap a card with any other player, so all eyes will watch where a low discard card goes if Player B takes it, in case a swap opportunity arises! The game also includes a few "Peek" cards that, when drawn, allow the player to peek at one of his/her cards. As soon as a player thinks he/she has the lowest total, he/she knocks the table and says "Rat a Tat Cat!" and all players get one more turn before the game ends, and all cards are turned over and tallied.

      It teaches kids about memory, simple math, poker faces (don't look too excited when you see a low number or you'll be vulnerable to a lousy swap!), and the merits of different strategies, including waiting until a player *knows* the value of all his/her cards to "rat a tat cat" or be willing to take a risk and end the game early when he/she knows only three and hopes that the unknown "mystery" card is a low number.
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    • Amanda Marek
      5.0 out of 5 stars Great kids game!
      Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2025
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      I loved this game when I was a child. I bought it for my daughter and she loves it too! It’s a good memory game while also having to know numbers! Highly recommend this game!
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    • S. E. H.
      5.0 out of 5 stars A fun game - challenges your memory
      Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2024
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      My kids (7 & 10) both love this game. The concept is pretty easy. The hard part is remembering what you've seen (& where). My mother in law likened it to a classic card game (but I don't remember what it was called) so it could be played with a standard deck, but my kids enjoy the cat & mouse theme.
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    • Panda777
      5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Game
      Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2024
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      This is a second time I bought this game, will give it away as gift. Its a game everyone enjoyed, and in a way it tested our memories to remember what number on the card you have.
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    • Daniel MacDonald
      5.0 out of 5 stars Such a fun game
      Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2024
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      This is an amazing card game. The rules are simple enough you can explain it easily to non English speakers. And strategy is complex enough for many replays.

      Ideal for kids, it can also be played with adults. Just a super fun game all around.
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    • Eric
      4.0 out of 5 stars Fun game
      Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2025
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      Fun game for the whole family
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    • Lu
      5.0 out of 5 stars Divertido, y entretenido para toda la familia.
      Reviewed in Mexico on February 26, 2023
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      Es fácil de jugar, divertido para niños y grandes. Buena calidad de los materiales. También es excelente para llevar en viajes cuando no quieres que estén enchufados a una tableta. Sí lo recomiendo :)
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    • Macarena
      5.0 out of 5 stars Un gran juego
      Reviewed in Spain on July 17, 2021
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      Un juego muy divertido, ayuda a ejercitar la memoria y a usar la cabeza tanto de peques como de mayores
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    • Amazon Customer
      5.0 out of 5 stars Looking forward to playing
      Reviewed in Australia on August 12, 2024
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      Another recommendation from an Ot. My daughter enjoyed playing this with the OT at an appointment. Looking forward to having time to play with her
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    • Ryan
      5.0 out of 5 stars Fun game, kids love it
      Reviewed in Singapore on December 5, 2022
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      Fast and affordable purchase during Black Friday. Good game to keep kids and adults entertained during family gatherings
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    • Reader
      5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant little game
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2012
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      Brilliant little game. Very easy to learn. We play this with our 5 and a half year old who is cat mad. She grasped the game quickly, though she needs some practice in keeping a straight face when she draws a good card. Each round can be short, lasting several minutes, which is perfect for younger kids. It's great for memory, observation, numeracy and strategic thinking with a good dose of luck thrown in so it doesn't get predictable. She wins as often as we do which means she doesn't get discouraged from playing. We have not tired of playing this game and have taken it overseas with us as it doesn't need much room so can be played in waiting rooms etc. The box is oversized given the size of the cards, but we happily make room for it in handbags because its such a great game. Often enough our daughter has voluntarily switched off the TV to play it. The illustrations are cute and colourful and the packaging is quite handsome so it's a good gift. I will definitely be checking out other Gamewright games. Another cat card game that we also like (but not as much as this one!) is Crazy Cats which is a cat version of Uno.
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