SETUP

Mouse Trap Setup

Complete Mouse Trap setup guides: board assembly, trap construction, piece placement, and chain-reaction build order.

What Is Mouse Trap Setup?

Setup is everything you do before the first turn: building the board, constructing the chain-reaction trap contraption piece by piece, and placing the mice and cheese. A correct setup makes the game run smoothly and the trap fire without jamming.

Why Setup Matters

1

Build the Trap Correctly

Assemble the chain-reaction contraption in the right order so every gear, staircase, and cage works as intended.

2

Place the Board and Pieces

Lay out the board, position the mice, and stage the cheese so the game is ready to start.

3

Avoid Common Build Errors

Sidestep the frequent assembly mistakes that make the trap jam or misfire during play.

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