Mouse Trap is one of those games everyone remembers. It’s noisy, silly, a bit chaotic, and full of excitement from start to finish. You race your little mouse around the board while slowly building the crazy contraption piece by piece. The real fun comes when the trap is finally ready and someone turns the crank, hoping it actually works. It’s less about winning and more about the moment the whole thing goes off… or doesn’t.
How to play
Each player chooses a mouse and moves around the board by rolling the dice. As you land on certain spaces, you either follow instructions or add parts to the mouse trap machine. The trap has to be built in the right order, so everyone works together without really meaning to. Once the trap is complete, players can try to catch each other’s mice by turning the crank when the timing is just right. If the trap works, that mouse is out. If it fails, the mouse escapes and play carries on. The game keeps going until only one mouse is left on the board.
Why rent this game
Mouse Trap brings out proper laughter. It’s hands-on, visual, and brilliant for kids who like doing rather than just thinking. It’s also great for mixed ages because everyone understands what’s happening, even if they’re not winning. Renting it means you get all the fun and nostalgia without having to store a big box or worry about missing parts long term. It’s ideal for family game nights, rainy days, or showing kids a classic game from the 90s that still holds up today.
