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Rhino Hero
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Bata-Waf
2006
Rules assistance for Bata-Waf
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Rules assistant for Bata-Waf
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Bata-Waf is a board game released in 2006 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 3 and up.
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About the game
A simple little card game for kids Ages 3 and up. Deal out all cards to all players. Each card has a dog on it of different heights, 1 through 6. These cards have numbers as well as lines and colors that show the height of each dog. Each player turns one card from their face down pile. The player with the tallest dog wins all the cards tuned face up. If two or more dogs are of the same height, there is a "bata-waf" ! Each player puts one card face down on their face up card then they both flip a new card. The player with the tallest dog wins all the cards both players dealt out. The winner is the player with all of the cards in his hands!
Editions
- Bata-WafENDjeco2006
Questions and answers
Bata-Waf supports 2–4 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 Bata-Waf is 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 Bata-Waf 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.
Bata-Waf 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.
Bata-Waf belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Children's Game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Bata-Waf and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists Bata-Waf 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.