The first trap is used to pull the crank which gets the board game going when the mouse steps on the pad (a piece of wood with padding prevents the bar from actually hitting the animal).

If you’re into tabletop gaming, you can’t go past Mouse Trap. It’s been out since ... Most notably, newer versions of the game simplified the setup and introduced Elefun & Friends characters.

There are three kinds of mouse traps to try: a catch-and-release trap, a glue trap, and a snap trap. Keep reading to learn how to catch a mouse in your home, and how to prevent them in the first ...