First Rat 2022
Designed by Gabriele Ausiello, Virginio Gigli
What it is
A light-to-medium adventure, animals, humor game for 1-5 players (~30 min), built around point to point movement, set collection, solo / solitaire game.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #709 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
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How to play First Rat
First Rat is a light-to-medium game (rated 2.3 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–5 players, runs about 30 minutes and is aimed at ages 10 and up. It's an Adventure, Animals and Humor game where the core of play revolves around Point to Point Movement, Set Collection and Solo / Solitaire Game. A light-to-medium adventure, animals, humor game for 1-5 players (~30 min), built around point to point movement, set collection, solo / solitaire game. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #709 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about First Rat
How many players is First Rat?
First Rat plays with 1–5 players.
Can you play First Rat solo?
Yes — First Rat supports 1 player, so it has a solo (single-player) mode. It also scales up to 5.
Does First Rat work with 2 players?
Yes — First Rat plays 1–5, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does First Rat take to play?
About 30 minutes per game.
Is First Rat hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 2.3 out of 5 — medium-light. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is First Rat for?
The publisher recommends ages 10 and up.
Is First Rat good for beginners and families?
Going by the numbers — a low complexity of 2.3/5 and a 10+ age rating — First Rat is approachable for newcomers and family play. (That's inferred from its weight and age, not a review.)
What kind of game is First Rat?
First Rat is an Adventure, Animals, Humor game, built on Point to Point Movement, Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game.
Where to buy First Rat
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