The Black Death ravages Western Europe in the summer of 1349. The rats you control host this pestilence. You must spread the disease from your burrow by stowing away on ships and sailing to another part of the world. Spread these furry passengers and the plague they carry to a port across the ocean.
Take on the role of plague infected rats trying to spread their diseases to the New World in this European style board game. Sneak as many rats onto the sailing ships as you can. Fight for space on the ships; if you aren't careful your rats can be crowded off the ship and fall into the ocean. Take control of the Sea Monster to wreak havoc upon your opponents, blocking their ships and stealing their rats!
My role on Dirty Rats:
I designed and tuned the game systems, built the game board, wrote the manual and created the art.
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Every player starts with rats(white, gray & black cubes) in their nest. Here you can see them starting to spread across the ocean towards the New World.
Rulebook excerpt showing the pieces and the game board.
Rulebook excerpt showing how to place the pieces on the game board.
Rulebook excerpt explaining the objective of the game, turn structure and how to move your rats.
Rulebook excerpt showing the scoring rules and victory conditions.
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