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Best for: Abstract strategy fans, couples, travel gaming, chess lovers
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boop.
Scott Brady · Smirk & Laughter · 2022
Place kittens on a bed — each pushes adjacent kittens outward. Line up three to graduate to cats, three cats to win. Abstract strategy in the cutest disguise.
Players
2
Time
20 min
Ages
10+
Difficulty
Light
Why you'll like it
- Kitten theme irresistibly charming
- Push mechanic creates spatial puzzles
- Simple rules, real depth
- Beautiful quilted board
- Quick 20-minute rematches
How it plays
boop. is a two-player abstract game on a small quilted bed. Players take turns placing kittens on the 6x6 board, and each new piece "boops" any adjacent pieces one space away, sometimes pushing them right off the bed.
When you line up three of your kittens in a row, they graduate into cats. The first player to get three cats in a row, or all eight cats on the board, wins. It looks cute but plays like a quick, tactical puzzle, a bit like a modern Connect Four.
May not be for you if…
- Strictly two-player
- Abstract beneath cute theme
- Swingy placements
- Limited long-term variety
Best for
Couplesabstract fanscat lovers
Awards
- 2023ATTAEarly Gamers
- 2023Mensa SelectMensa Select
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Where to buy
- AmazonCheck price →
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Common questions
How long does boop. take?
About 20 minutes once everyone knows the rules.
How many people can play boop.?
It's designed for exactly two players.
What age is boop. for?
The publisher recommends ages 10 and up.
Is boop. good for kids?
Yes. It's easy to learn in a couple of minutes, and kids enjoy the booping, while adults find real strategy in it.
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