Official Mouse Trap Rules
How To Play Mouse Trap
2 - 4
Players
6+
Ages
30 MIN
Play Time
$20
Price
Mouse Trap is a fun, interactive board game that stands out with its thrilling gameplay. What the game strives to do is construct an elegant trap, item by item, without becoming the one caught by it. The players work together to build the trap, but the real excitement lies in the unpredictable chain reactions that follow as levers are triggered, balls roll, and other mechanisms of the trap are engaged. It's a game of surprises at every corner.
This exciting and dynamic game is designed to involve players across the board, from young children to adults. The gameplay is simple enough for children to understand yet difficult enough to keep them on their toes. As each player takes his turn, he is getting closer to building the intricate device, and at the same time keeping an eye on the other players to make sure they are not going to fall prey to the trap.
More exciting about Mouse Trap is that each playthrough is a different experience. The combination of building the trap and the unpredictable reactions of the various pieces creates a different experience for each two games. The interactions between strategy and luck bring about the thrill in playing the game each time, giving a different challenge to all the people involved.
If you're looking for a playful, interactive, and family-oriented board game, then Mouse Trap is the perfect one. With its mix of strategy, fun mechanics, and bright color palette, it's a game that will keep players entertained and chuckling for hours on end. Get ready to spring the trap and see who can outwit their opponents in this classic game of fun and skill.
This exciting and dynamic game is designed to involve players across the board, from young children to adults. The gameplay is simple enough for children to understand yet difficult enough to keep them on their toes. As each player takes his turn, he is getting closer to building the intricate device, and at the same time keeping an eye on the other players to make sure they are not going to fall prey to the trap.
More exciting about Mouse Trap is that each playthrough is a different experience. The combination of building the trap and the unpredictable reactions of the various pieces creates a different experience for each two games. The interactions between strategy and luck bring about the thrill in playing the game each time, giving a different challenge to all the people involved.
If you're looking for a playful, interactive, and family-oriented board game, then Mouse Trap is the perfect one. With its mix of strategy, fun mechanics, and bright color palette, it's a game that will keep players entertained and chuckling for hours on end. Get ready to spring the trap and see who can outwit their opponents in this classic game of fun and skill.
- Game Board
- 4 Plastic Mice
- 2 Metal Marbles
- Building Parts And Accessories
- A Rubber Band
- 52 Pieces Of Cheese
- A Die
- Official Mouse Trap Game Rules And Instructions
Be the last uncaptured mouse on the game board and win.
Please keep in mind that the official Mouse Trap PDF rules listed below could be different depending on the version you have. They should be an exact copy of what came in your original packaging. Download them to view now or print them for later use.
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Cheryl says:
I need the Rules for the "Elefun & Friends Mouse Trap" game.
03-15-2020
I need the Rules for the "Elefun & Friends Mouse Trap" game.
Amy says:
Does anybody know how to fit this game neatly back in the box?
01-21-2020
Does anybody know how to fit this game neatly back in the box?
Gene says:
For those of you looking for replacement rubber bands, just measure the distance between the two points where the rubber band goes when they are as close together as they'll get, then use a rubber band that is just slightly smaller. Simple!
03-08-2019
For those of you looking for replacement rubber bands, just measure the distance between the two points where the rubber band goes when they are as close together as they'll get, then use a rubber band that is just slightly smaller. Simple!
chelsea says:
how do i play? i bought mouse trap at a garage sale and it did not have the instuctions
12-01-2018
how do i play? i bought mouse trap at a garage sale and it did not have the instuctions
Ashley says:
Is the start piece count as a space when you go all way around or do you skip it and count next space?
05-23-2018
Is the start piece count as a space when you go all way around or do you skip it and count next space?
Ruthlee says:
Looking for size of rubberband. Kids lost! Thanks
03-27-2018
Looking for size of rubberband. Kids lost! Thanks
Nolan says:
The new mousetrap what a waste of time. spaces to small. The whole family losing temper playing it.
12-31-2017
The new mousetrap what a waste of time. spaces to small. The whole family losing temper playing it.
Eric says:
I recently purchased a 1970's Mouse Trap Game at an estate sale which did not include instructions. According to Wikipedia cheese pieces were introduced in an update in the 1970's to make the game more challenging. Would be interested if anyone had instructions for the early version of the game.
11-24-2017
I recently purchased a 1970's Mouse Trap Game at an estate sale which did not include instructions. According to Wikipedia cheese pieces were introduced in an update in the 1970's to make the game more challenging. Would be interested if anyone had instructions for the early version of the game.
LadyWolf says:
To download a set of instructions, click the link above, "Official Mousetrap Game Rules"
04-07-2017
To download a set of instructions, click the link above, "Official Mousetrap Game Rules"
Trae Bramlett says:
Any size rubber band will work. If it is too big just make a little loop around either one or both spots that the rubber band attaches to. Same thing happened to me.
03-16-2017
Any size rubber band will work. If it is too big just make a little loop around either one or both spots that the rubber band attaches to. Same thing happened to me.
Olivia says:
This game is fun but I don't understand
03-12-2017
This game is fun but I don't understand
Judy says:
What size rubber band? Our game is old and band has broken.
01-08-2017
What size rubber band? Our game is old and band has broken.
Allison says:
This game seems really fun, but I've lost the instructions and tried looking them up on Google, but this website doesn't tell you anything.
02-16-2015
This game seems really fun, but I've lost the instructions and tried looking them up on Google, but this website doesn't tell you anything.
Debbie says:
My kids lost the rubberband to the game. What size rubberband do I need?
02-22-2014
My kids lost the rubberband to the game. What size rubberband do I need?
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