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Rat A Tat Cat Card Game

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Age Range (Description) Baby
Number of Players 2-6
Brand Gamewright
Theme Animals
Material Cardboard

About this item

  • 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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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.57 x 4.8 x 5.75 inches; 6.35 ounces
  • Our Recommended age ‏ : ‎ 6 years and up
  • Manufacturer recommended age ‏ : ‎ 6 years and up
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ CSG-RTC
  • Department ‏ : ‎ Games
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 8, 2007
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Gamewright
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00000GBQJ
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 3,461 ratings

WARNING:

CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

Product Description

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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

From the manufacturer

Rat-a-tat-Cat

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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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    Customer reviews

    4.9 out of 5 stars
    4.9 out of 5
    3,461 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the age range, ease of use, difficulty level, and illustrations of the tabletop game. They mention that it's great for all ages, easy to learn, and quick to play. They appreciate the strategy and higher order thinking skills that are used in the game. Customers also mention that the game helps with memory and addition skills.

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    495 customers mention495 positive0 negative

    Customers find the illustrations whimsical and clever. They also say the game is fun for the entire family, with fast-paced cards. Customers also say it teaches kids about memory, simple math, and poker faces.

    "...Fairly entertaining for adults— but provide a good game to play with kids and teach them some decision making skills." Read more

    "...And this one was the favorite by Far!!! So much fun! Grandparents, elementary age and even 4-year old loved it!!!..." 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

    "What a great fun game…. And math skills of kids being tested!!!" Read more

    227 customers mention217 positive10 negative

    Customers find the game easy to learn and play. They say it's a quick, fun game to play with the whole family. They also mention the rules are simple and easy to pick up. Customers also say it teaches kids about memory, simple math, and poker faces.

    "Simple enough for my 5 year old grandsons and still fun for my (very bright) 9-year-old granddaughter, and lets them learn to strategize and take..." Read more

    "...Kept asking to play again and again. It’s quick and enough mix of strategy and luck to keep all ages interested." 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

    "...Easy to learn, lots of fun, I only wish I'd known about it sooner!" Read more

    151 customers mention151 positive0 negative

    Customers find the difficulty level of the game surprising, and mention it uses many higher order thinking skills. They also say it's fun for all ages, and the counting aspect is simple enough for a 5 year old to play. Customers say the game combines math and recall skills with the need for s little poker face. They say it has a perfect balance of strategy and chance, and is a great way to use math outside of the classroom.

    "...fun for my (very bright) 9-year-old granddaughter, and lets them learn to strategize and take calculated risks...." Read more

    "...Kept asking to play again and again. It’s quick and enough mix of strategy and luck to keep all ages interested." Read more

    "...I also like that the game has some opportunity for different kinds of strategy and not just luck...." Read more

    "What a great fun game…. And math skills of kids being tested!!!" Read more

    58 customers mention52 positive6 negative

    Customers find the game great for all ages, including adults and children. They say it's perfect for elementary age children and fun for the whole family. Some customers also mention that the game can be modified for younger kids.

    "...It’s quick and enough mix of strategy and luck to keep all ages interested." Read more

    "...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

    "...This is good for all ages too and it's only as competitive as you want to be...." Read more

    "...It has been a hit with him and his older siblings. It can be modified for the younger kiddos so that is a big plus...." Read more

    44 customers mention41 positive3 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the game. They mention that the cards are of high quality, the artwork is really fun, and the product is excellent. They also appreciate the small sturdy box for storing the cards.

    "...The cards are good quality and come in a sturdy box." Read more

    "...His ability to withstand loss has improved significantly so it's actually fun to play the game with him...." Read more

    "...The game itself is just cards, in a much larger, sturdy cardboard box...." Read more

    "...having the game, he is now 4.5 and he totally get this game and play it very well with all card face down...." Read more

    32 customers mention32 positive0 negative

    Customers find the game helps with memory, strategy, and addition skills. They also appreciate the uniqueness and challenge of the game. Some mention that the game incorporates a bit of math and memory.

    "A easy memory type game, fast paced and lots of fun" Read more

    "...They get to work their memory and there is strategy involved, even the adults want to play...." Read more

    "...is primarily a game based on luck - but, it does also involve a minimal amount of memory and an even more minimal amount of strategy...." Read more

    "A great game that using memory, strategy, a some luck! My 5 and 6 year olds love this game and ask to play it often. It is fun for adults too...." Read more

    25 customers mention25 positive0 negative

    Customers find the gift great, affordable, and worth the money. They say it teaches simple math and is a perfect gift for nieces. Some mention that the game can be used for gifts and other fun activities.

    "...Disappointed and don’t think it’s worth the money" Read more

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

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

    "...The illustrations are really cute. Great purchase." Read more

    21 customers mention21 positive0 negative

    Customers find the tabletop game easy to travel with and carry around on trips. They also say it's good for travel, friends night, and family outings. Customers also mention that the game is small to carry and easy for anyone to learn.

    "...Fast enough and portable enough to just throw in a bag!" Read more

    "...The rules are simple and easily picked up It helps younger kids with quick math and encouraging focus on what cards are being moved or switched." Read more

    "...I like it too because it's small and will travel easily. I love games that can go on trips to avoid screen time. Worth it...." Read more

    "This is a simple and fast game that anyone can learn. It's great for travel since you only need the cards and can leave the box at home...." Read more

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    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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    Charles
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great game to play with kids.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024
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    Simple enough for my 5 year old grandsons and still fun for my (very bright) 9-year-old granddaughter, and lets them learn to strategize and take calculated risks. Fairly entertaining for adults— but provide a good game to play with kids and teach them some decision making skills.
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    Viajeros
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best game!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2024
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    We gave each grandchild a game this holiday season. And this one was the favorite by Far!!! So much fun! Grandparents, elementary age and even 4-year old loved it!!! Kept asking to play again and again. It’s quick and enough mix of strategy and luck to keep all ages interested.
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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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    SP
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
    Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2024
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    What a great fun game…. And math skills of kids being tested!!!
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    Cathy
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best card game!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2024
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    The day my girls played this at a neighbor's house, they came home and begged me to buy this game. Both kids and adults like this one, from my five year old niece to her 80+ grandma and all of in between. Easy to learn, lots of fun, I only wish I'd known about it sooner!
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    Austin
    5.0 out of 5 stars My 5 year old loves it
    Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
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    This is such a fun game that little kids can enjoy! My 5 year old understands it and can teach someone how to play. My 3 year old is even picking up some of it. I bought it as a stocking stuffer for Christmas, glad I did!
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    Beachy1
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun family game
    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024
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    This family game is fun to play, easy to learn and holds the interest of all ages. The element of luck gives younger kids a chance while playing with older kids who are more strategy savvy. The cards are good quality and come in a sturdy box.
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    heather maree
    5.0 out of 5 stars cute fast and fun
    Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024
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    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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    heather maree
    5.0 out of 5 stars cute fast and fun
    Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024
    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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    JC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
    Reviewed in Canada on February 2, 2024
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    We play this with our 4 and 7 year old (4yo helps one of the adults) and we all enjoy it. Helps develop strategy and math skills and fun for the whole family.
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    Waymiis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Divertido y fácil de jugar
    Reviewed in Mexico on May 16, 2023
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    Cartas de buena calidad, juego sencillo y dinámico, bueno para conbeber con la banda.
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    Susanne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great family game.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 29, 2024
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    My son got this card game given by a friend as a gift. Back then he was maybe 8 or 9. We all love it. It's a quick, fun game that we often play in the evenings as you don't always want to play an hour long board game. And there is a bit of easy maths as well by adding all the numbers. We keep on buying it now as gifts for others as well. I'd say the right age is prob from 6 or 7. My older son is now 11 and still happy to play it.
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    JP
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super jeu et livraison conforme
    Reviewed in France on April 9, 2023
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    Ce jeu est très drôle, je le recommande entre amis et en famille !
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    Maria Contominas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great kids card game
    Reviewed in Germany on November 18, 2022
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    Kids love that game! I give it an A+++
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