
- BGG rank
- BGG #31,471
- BGG rating
- 3.6
Hi Ho! Cherry-O
- 2–4 players
- 10 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 1960

1974
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4 First Games is a board game released in 1974 for 2–6 players, 10–15 minutes per game, and ages 3 and up. It was designed by Hermann Wernhard and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Dice Rolling.
A compendium of games for younger children. Including: The Bird Game, Blossoms, Round the Castle and Hot Dogs for Lunch Components include: 2 2-sided boards 6 colored wooden pawns 20 colored wooden flower tokens (4 each in 5 different colors) 12 Chance Cards 12 Hot Dog Cards 1 6-sided color die Each of the sides of the boards represents a different game and each game uses a subset of the components. The Bird Game is a very simple roll and move game. Round the Castle is a slightly more involved roll and move game. Blossoms is a very simple roll the die set collection game. Hot Dogs for lunch is a slightly more involved roll and move with set collection game.
4 First Games supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for 4 First Games is 10–15 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists 4 First Games for ages 3 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
4 First Games has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
4 First Games belongs to these categories: Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Dice Rolling. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of 4 First Games are: Hermann Wernhard. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists 4 First Games as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.