Hungry Hungry Hippos

Published 1966

This children's game is as much of a toy as it is a game. Each player has a plastic hippo that is arranged around a plastic arena. When you push the tail it will reach its head onto the playing field - perhaps trapping one or more marbles to be pulled back to a private player marble gutter, perhaps just sending marbles bouncing around the playing field. Some marbles are released onto the playing area; players attempt to get their hippos to eat as many marbles as possible.

Mechanics

Hungry Hungry Hippos

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
10 min
Weight
Light — 1.07/5
Year
1966
BGG Rating
4.17
BGG Rank
#30184
Min Age
4+

Frequently Asked Questions

Hungry Hungry Hippos supports 2 to 4 players. The community rates it best at 4 players.
A typical game of Hungry Hungry Hippos takes about 10 minutes.
Hungry Hungry Hippos has a complexity rating of 1.07/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Hungry Hungry Hippos is 4+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Hungry Hungry Hippos has a rating of 4.17/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 3,178 ratings. It is ranked #30184 overall.
Hungry Hungry Hippos was designed by Fred Kroll, Masatoshi Todokoro. It was published in 1966.