You're a cat living in a house with your human pet. Your goal is to show affection to your human while causing mischief around the house. The first cat to reach 9 mischief points wins! Cantankerous Cats is a lightweight, competitive card game focused on cats' love for mischief, cunning, and Schadenfreude. Players draw 3 cards and play 2, with the ability to attack and interrupt others. New - player games are polite and rigid, while seasoned players enjoy a faster, more brutal game rewarding smart hand management, probability use, and cunning. Players take turns drafting organism cards and arranging them into a 4x5 'ecosystem'. After all players finish their 20 - card grids, they score using card - type rules. A food web bonus is given based on the lowest score among producers, predators, and prey, and the player with the most points wins.
To play Cantankerous Cats, start by taking turns drafting organism cards. Arrange these cards into a 4x5 'ecosystem' in front of you. Once everyone has completed their 20 - card grid, score your ecosystem following the rules for each card type. Remember, you'll get a food web bonus based on your lowest score among producers, predators, and prey. During the main part of the game, follow the Draw 3, Play 2 format. You can attack and interrupt other players, but use these moves wisely. New players might find the game a bit rigid at first, so take your time to understand the rules. Seasoned players, try to use hand management, probability, and cunning to gain an edge. As for maintenance, keep the cards in a dry and cool place to prevent damage. And always shuffle the cards well before starting a new game to ensure fairness.
