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Classic toy · since 1963

Mouse Trap: When the contraption is the real star

First released in 1963, Mouse Trap turned a simple race game into a joyful spectacle of levers, marbles and mishaps—making the journey as entertaining as the win.

A colorful tabletop contraption board game with ramps, gears and a cage
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  • A step-by-step mechanical chain reaction that feels magical when it works
  • Bright, tactile components designed to be handled and assembled
  • A simple race-and-collect structure that keeps the rules accessible
  • Built-in suspense as players wait to see if the trap actually triggers

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