Mouse Trap 1963
Designed by Marvin Glass
What it is
A children's game in which players build a Rube Goldberg mousetrap contraption across the board, then trigger it to catch opponents' mice.
Why it matters
Released by Ideal in 1963, it was a pioneering 'action' board game built around an elaborate working machine.
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How to play Mouse Trap
Mouse Trap is a game that plays with 2–4 players, runs about 30 minutes and is aimed at ages 6 and up. It's a Children's Game where the core of play revolves around Roll / Move. A children's game in which players build a Rube Goldberg mousetrap contraption across the board, then trigger it to catch opponents' mice. Released by Ideal in 1963, it was a pioneering 'action' board game built around an elaborate working machine.
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What players ask about Mouse Trap
How many players is Mouse Trap?
Mouse Trap plays with 2–4 players.
Does Mouse Trap work with 2 players?
Yes — Mouse Trap plays 2–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Mouse Trap take to play?
About 30 minutes per game.
What age is Mouse Trap for?
The publisher recommends ages 6 and up.
What kind of game is Mouse Trap?
Mouse Trap is a Children's Game game, built on Roll / Move.
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