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product_id: 488902854
title: "Cat in the Box Deluxe Edition"
brand: "bezier games"
price: "A$78"
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# Quantum trick-taking gameplay Strategic prediction & scoring Paradox conflict avoidance Cat in the Box Deluxe Edition

**Brand:** bezier games
**Price:** A$78
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🧠 Outsmart the unknown — where every card is a quantum leap!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Cat in the Box Deluxe Edition by bezier games
- **How much does it cost?** A$78 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/488902854-cat-in-the-box-deluxe-edition)

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## Key Features

- • **Predict & Dominate:** Declare your tricks and strategically place tokens to unlock powerful bonuses on the shared research board.
- • **Fast Setup, Endless Replay:** Organized components and a score pad make every session smooth and highly replayable for 2-5 players.
- • **Quantum Trick-Taking Mastery:** Experience a mind-bending card game where suits are unknown until played, demanding sharp deduction and timing.
- • **Navigate Paradoxes Like a Pro:** Avoid paradox conflicts that restrict plays, adding thrilling tension and high-stakes decision-making.
- • **Deluxe Components for Serious Gamers:** Premium recessed boards, plastic tokens, and a custom insert elevate your game night setup and durability.

## Overview

Cat in the Box Deluxe Edition by Bezier Games is a cutting-edge trick-taking card game for 2 to 5 players aged 10+, featuring a unique quantum mechanic where card suits remain undefined until played. Players predict tricks, place tokens to unlock bonuses, and avoid paradoxes that limit moves. The deluxe edition includes premium recessed boards, plastic tokens, and a custom insert for quick setup and long-lasting play. With strategic depth and dynamic gameplay, it’s perfect for hobbyists seeking a fresh, replayable challenge.

## Description

(Cat in the Box Deluxe Edition) is a quantum inspired trick taking game where a card’s color remains undefined until it is played, creating a shifting information puzzle each round. Players begin by predicting the number of tricks they will win, then place tokens onto the shared research board to build connected regions that unlock powerful scoring opportunities. As cards are played, declared colors lock into place, reshaping which options remain safe and which may cause a paradox that restricts future actions. The Deluxe Edition elevates the experience with recessed player boards, a recessed research board, premium plastic tokens, and a custom insert that keeps components organized for quick table setup. Suitable for two to five players, the game blends accessible rules with strategic depth, making it appealing to hobby groups and fans of modern card driven gameplay. Cat in the Box Deluxe Edition rewards careful planning, precise timing, and clever manipulation of evolving constraints to create an inventive and highly replayable tabletop experience.

Review: Fun Game - we will play it more - This is a fun card game that is quick and easy to play so it can be a party game, yet has enough complexity that, like backgammon, paying attention to strategy does make a difference. It is set up to have 2 to 5 players. The game mechanics worked well for us with four players and we think it will work well for the other numbers of players. The unique aspect to this card game is that although there are four suits as in games for typical playing card decks, the Cat in the Box game cards only have numbers with no suit shown. The players declare a suit as they play a card and place a marker on a board to show that card as played so it is used only once in each game. Scoring involves both tricks taken and how markers are placed on the board. We looked at a YouTube video to learn how to play because we couldn’t get our heads around the rule book instructions on declaring a suit when playing a card. However AFTER we had played two hands, the rule book seemed straightforward.
Review: Fun once you decipher the rule book - This is a a really great trick taking game. I don't often buy trick taking games. I find a deck of cards is typically sufficient to scratch that itch (pun intended), and I'm able to save on shelf space. However, with Cat in the Box, the twist of not knowing your suit at the start of your hand makes this one distinct and worthwhile hands down. The games ends up being a combination of a trick taking and hand management game. In a round, you are trying to play high cards and take tricks, as well as trying not to cause a paradox. A paradox is basically having cards left but unable to play them. These dual objectives require you to pay attention to what others are doing to keep your options for your next move open. This creates some fun interaction and chatter. Where as, deck based trick taking games can be quiet and predictable once you've deduced your opponents cards. In Cat in the Box, you cannot know until it's played. The big downside is that the rule book doesn't explain how to play very well. We had a difficult time figuring out the rules. If it simply tried to explain the core mechanics up front e.g. "If you've played Spades, you've played a version of Cat in the Box. A few similarities * Red is trump. * You can't lead trump suit until it's broken. * If you break suit, you are saying I don't have any, and can't play that suit for the rest of the hand." Instead the rule book tried to explain the core game play and how to use the tokens/player card to track your hand at the same time. It's not a big deal, just watch a video on how to play first.

## Features

- QUANTUM TRICK TAKING – Each card’s color is undefined until played, creating a dynamic system of deduction and prediction where players must manage risk, tempo, and timing to maximize scoring potential across every round.
- STRATEGIC PREDICTION PLAY – Before each hand, players declare the number of tricks they expect to win then place tokens on the shared research board to build connected groups that unlock powerful bonuses and influence future decisions.
- AVOID PARADOX CONFLICTS – Declaring a color assigns its suit for the round, shaping future choices and forcing players to navigate safe paths to avoid paradoxes that limit legal plays and create tense, high stakes interactions.
- DELUXE COMPONENT UPGRADES – Includes recessed player boards, a recessed research board, premium plastic tokens, and high quality materials that boost clarity, table presence, and long term usability for dedicated hobby gamers.
- READY FOR GAME NIGHT – Features a custom plastic insert for fast setup, a score pad for organized tracking, and polished components ideal for strategy groups seeking a replayable modern trick taking game with unique mechanics.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0B7Y1KHFR |
| Best Sellers Rank | #42,529 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #4,246 in Games & Accessories |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (738) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 13.8 ounces |
| Item model number | CATXBEZ |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Bezier Games |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up |
| Product Dimensions | 5.16 x 7.13 x 1.69 inches |
| Release date | September 7, 2022 |

## Images

![Cat in the Box Deluxe Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+kIrGX4AL.jpg)
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## Questions & Answers

**Q: In the details for this game it lists 1-4 players, but in the description it says 2-5 players, which is correct?**
A: The game is for 2-5 players.  It isn’t playable solo.

**Q: Anyone figure out what the 5 cards with the four declarable colors in the corners are used for?  There's nothing in the instructions about them.**
A: You can use them to identify the color of the card you are playing by putting the card on top of the color in front of you.  Completely optional.

**Q: What happens if you run out of tokens while playing?**
A: You should never run out of tokens. You have the amount you need to play and you can use the tokens you remove from player board also.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun Game - we will play it more
*by A***R on May 22, 2025*

This is a fun card game that is quick and easy to play so it can be a party game, yet has enough complexity that, like backgammon, paying attention to strategy does make a difference. It is set up to have 2 to 5 players. The game mechanics worked well for us with four players and we think it will work well for the other numbers of players. The unique aspect to this card game is that although there are four suits as in games for typical playing card decks, the Cat in the Box game cards only have numbers with no suit shown. The players declare a suit as they play a card and place a marker on a board to show that card as played so it is used only once in each game. Scoring involves both tricks taken and how markers are placed on the board. We looked at a YouTube video to learn how to play because we couldn’t get our heads around the rule book instructions on declaring a suit when playing a card. However AFTER we had played two hands, the rule book seemed straightforward.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun once you decipher the rule book
*by C***H on August 26, 2024*

This is a a really great trick taking game. I don't often buy trick taking games. I find a deck of cards is typically sufficient to scratch that itch (pun intended), and I'm able to save on shelf space. However, with Cat in the Box, the twist of not knowing your suit at the start of your hand makes this one distinct and worthwhile hands down. The games ends up being a combination of a trick taking and hand management game. In a round, you are trying to play high cards and take tricks, as well as trying not to cause a paradox. A paradox is basically having cards left but unable to play them. These dual objectives require you to pay attention to what others are doing to keep your options for your next move open. This creates some fun interaction and chatter. Where as, deck based trick taking games can be quiet and predictable once you've deduced your opponents cards. In Cat in the Box, you cannot know until it's played. The big downside is that the rule book doesn't explain how to play very well. We had a difficult time figuring out the rules. If it simply tried to explain the core mechanics up front e.g. "If you've played Spades, you've played a version of Cat in the Box. A few similarities * Red is trump. * You can't lead trump suit until it's broken. * If you break suit, you are saying I don't have any, and can't play that suit for the rest of the hand." Instead the rule book tried to explain the core game play and how to use the tokens/player card to track your hand at the same time. It's not a big deal, just watch a video on how to play first.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice gift for a science/board game fan
*by N***P on September 22, 2025*

Bought this for my cousin. It’s a fun game, not too complicated, and has a nice science twist. It’s pretty well made - by a good board game publisher.

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