Key information
Haunted Mouse is a card shedding game designed for 3-5 players. Participants receive 8 cards at the start, which must remain in their original order. The objective is to be the first to empty one's hand to earn cheese pieces, with the first player to collect 7 pieces winning the game.
Players must play sets of matching numbers or sequential runs that exceed the previous play. The game introduces Bait and Traps; Bait cards placed at the start of a round can be used by others, while Traps—consisting of four matching numbers in different colors or four sequential cards of one color—beat any current board state and grant an extra turn.
GamingTrend notes the production quality is high, featuring cute animal art and a story about mice waking from bad dreams. While the reviewer finds the game fun for families, they argue that the Bait and Trap mechanics add complexity that can confuse new players, making it harder to teach than similar titles.
The reviewer concludes that while Haunted Mouse is enjoyable, it does not distinguish itself significantly from other similar games on the market. Consequently, the reviewer states they would choose other titles in this genre nine times out of ten when looking for a quick game.
