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

Dexterity Real-Time

Categories

Action / Dexterity Animals Children's Game Real-time

Designers

Fred Kroll Masatoshi Todokoro

Publishers

Blue Sky Inc. Chad Valley Co Ltd. Estrela Hasbro Inc. International Playthings Köhler Maple Toys MB Giochi MB Jeux MB Spellen Milton Bradley Pavilion
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.