My Time at Sandrock: Critters - how to play? My Time at Sandrock guide, walkthrough

One of the interactions in My Time at Sandrock is the card game Critters, which is based on the well-known game of paper, stone, scissors. However, instead of the popular items, you will use special cards with animals.

Last update: 08 July 2022

On this page we describe the rules of the Critters card game. We explain how to challenge the residents of Sandrock, who is willing to duel, and tips on how to increase your chances of winning

• Who can be challenged to a duel?
• How to challenge a resident to a duel?
• Critters rules
• How to win?

Who can be challenged to a duel?

Not all Sandrock residents are active players of the Critters card game. Below you will find a list of people with whom you can duel.

1. Arvio
2. Burgess
3. Ernest
4. Justice
5. Miguel
6. Owen
7. Pen
8. Qi
9. Unsuur
10. Amirah
11. Catori
12. Elsie
13. Grace
14. Heidi
15. Mi-an
16. Jensen
17. Matilda
18. Mabel
19. Mort

How to challenge a resident to a duel?

Once you find a person willing to play, all you have to do is interact with them and select the cat card icon. You will immediately be brought to the Critters game board.

Critters rules

The rules of Critters are similar to rock, paper, scissors, except that the game features four animals: an elephant, a mouse, a wolf and a cat.

The game consists of four rounds in which players take turns to deal out one face-down card each. The round is won by the player who plays the animal that beats the opponent's species.

The lower right corner of the board explains which animal beats whom:

1. The Mouse beats the Elephant
2. The Wolf beats the Cat
3. The Cat beats the Mouse
4. The Elephant beats the Wolf and the Cat

To win the game, you need to score more points in total than your opponent. You will receive 5 Relationship Points for winning a game, 3 points for a tie, and 1 point for losing, as a thank you for the time spent together.

How to win?

Critters is a game of chance and you have little control over what happens. However, it's worth keeping in mind a few rules that will slightly increase your chances of winning.

1. Play the Elephant card often, whenever it is available - it beats two animals and is only weak against one.
2. If you don't have the Elephant, play the Mouse - it's weak against the Cat, but beats the Elephant.
3. If you don't have the Elephant or the Mouse, play the Wolf.
4. Avoid playing the Cat, as it's beaten by the Elephant as well as the Wolf.