River Rats
- Players: 1–4 players
- Play time: 10–30 min
- BGG rating: 6.9
About River Rats
River Rats is a cooperative, strategic hand-management game set aboard a luxurious futuristic riverboat, where the bionic River Rats, the upper-class guests, force the crew into high-stakes poker games for their amusement. Players take on the roles of the crew, working together to outplay the Rich Rats by crafting stronger poker hands. Using teamwork, clever hand management, and strategic planning, they must manipulate the game to shift the odds in their favor. Each of the four crew factions (♣️♦️♥️♠️) has unique abilities, and players must combine their faction powers with their own special actions to outwit the Rich Rats and send them back to their cabins a little poorer than before. Defeat both River Rats by ensuring each accumulates five Debt before you collectively gain five Debt. —description from the publisher
- Released
- 2025
- Designers
- Mathijs Jansen, Robin Stokkel
- Age
- 14+
- Best with
- 4 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play River Rats?
River Rats plays with 1–4 players.
What is the best player count for River Rats?
BoardGameGeek community voters say River Rats is best with 4 players (11 votes).
How long does River Rats take to play?
A game of River Rats takes 10–30 min.
What age is River Rats for?
The recommended minimum age for River Rats is 14+.
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