Felines are causing havoc, and it’s a race against time to round them up! Herding Cats is a fast-paced, chaotic party card game where teams compete in a wild race to collect four-of-a-kind cat cards. Played in real-time, partners use secret, silent signals to communicate that they have the winning set without letting their opponents catch on
This real-time game combines quick-slapping card action with deceptive social stealth:
The setup: Players split into pairs and secretly decide on a physical, silent signal—like pulling an ear, twitching a nose, or blinking.
Real-time trading: Once someone shouts "Ready, kitty, go!" everyone plays simultaneously. Grab a card from the center of the table and discard one from your hand as fast as you can.
The "Cool Cats" shout: As soon as you collect four matching cards, give your partner the secret signal. If they spot it, they point and shout "Cool Cats!" to score a point.
The intercept: Watch out! If an opposing team catches your signal before your partner does, they can yell "Cat out of the bag!" to steal your point. Guess wrong, and your team gets the point instead.
Massive group appeal: Accommodates large gatherings, supporting anywhere from 4 to 12 players (even numbers required for pair play).
Fun for all generations: Designed for kids and adults alike, making it highly accessible for players ages 6 and up.
High-energy action: Fast-paced, noisy, and full of suspicious glances that keep everyone at the table laughing and alert.
Ages: 6+
Players: 4–12 players (played in pairs)
Category: Party / Family Card Games
