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Hungry Hungry Hippos (1978)

2–4 players · 10 min · age 4+ · ★ 4.1 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
10 min
Age
4+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
4.1/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 4+ who like action / dexterity games — light complexity, plays in 10 min.

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Go for it and get a full belly and eat more than the other animals sitting around you

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Action / DexterityAnimalsChildrens GameReal-time

Mechanics: Action / Dexterity, Animals, Childrens Game, Real-time · Designer: Fred Kroll, Masatoshi Todokoro

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Hungry Hungry Hippos FAQ

How many players is Hungry Hungry Hippos?
Hungry Hungry Hippos plays with 2–4 players, ages 4 and up.
How long does Hungry Hungry Hippos take to play?
A game of Hungry Hungry Hippos takes 10 min, at light complexity (1.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Hungry Hungry Hippos any good?
Hungry Hungry Hippos rates 4.1/10 from 2,407 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a action / dexterity / animals game built around action / dexterity, animals, childrens game.