Objective of the Game

Max Mäuseschreck is a cooperative board game designed especially for younger players. The main objective is to guide the little mice safely through the forest without being caught by the cat, Max.

Game Components

• A game board with a path through the forest
• 3 small, colorful mouse figures
• A larger Max the cat figure
• 1 color die
• 1 die with cat symbols
• 3 different nut tokens

Gameplay

1. Setup: Place the game board in the center and position the mice at the starting point. Max the cat is placed at the beginning of his path.

2. Player Order: Players decide on an order and take turns in a clockwise direction.

3. Turns: Each player takes turns rolling the color die:

4. Color Die: Players move the mice on the board to the nearest space that matches the rolled color. The goal is to guide the mice to the end of their path.

5. Cat Die: Instead of moving with the color die, players may roll the cat die, which brings Max the cat closer to the mice.

6. Special Actions:

7. If a mouse lands on a nut space, it can pick up that nut. Nuts can be used to protect a mouse if Max gets too close.

8. Collaborative decision-making is key: Players must discuss and decide together how best to keep the mice safe.

9. End of the Game:

10. The game ends when either all the mice have safely reached the end or if Max catches a mouse.

Strategic Tips

• Teamwork: Players must collaborate and think strategically to save all the mice. Communication is essential.
• Resource Management: Using collected nuts strategically can be crucial, especially when Max gets close.

This game is very accessible for children, promotes cooperative play, and is a great way to teach strategic thinking in a fun way.