If your group's idea of a good time is arguing over who spotted the tabby first, Cat Spotting deserves a place in your bag. London indie Play Monkey Games is bringing the cosy card game to UK Games Expo 2026, where it debuts on stand 2-860 (29 to 31 May) for £16.99.
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Set up your group for freeThe premise is exactly what it says on the box. Designed by Jason Tam with artwork by Liezl Ronquillo, the game is built around 120 unique, hand-drawn cats. Across seven game modes you can race opponents to spot felines fastest, team up to find them all cooperatively, or take on a solo challenge. Mix-and-match crowd cards reshuffle which moggies are hiding where, so no two rounds play out the same. It's for two or more players, ages 10 and up, and a game runs in around 15 minutes.
The travel-sized box is the clever part. It's quick to teach, quick to pack, and friendly to newcomers, exactly the kind of filler that earns its place in a meetup bag or a café game night. Play Monkey is taking pre-orders now, either to collect at the show or to have shipped. If you're running a casual session and want something gentle to open with, round up your group and grab a table.
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Start organising for freeSources: Play Monkey Games | UK Games Expo
