
- BGG rank
- BGG #28,014
- BGG rating
- 5.2
Gator Golf
- 2 players
- 1993

1990
Rules assistance for Crocodile Dentist
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Crocodile Dentist is a board game released in 1990 for 2–4 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. It was designed by Robert Fuhrer and Sano Takeshi and its main mechanics are Single Loser Game.
Don't get chomped by the cranky croc. Croc's got toothaches and a snap-happy attitude. You're his dentist - so get ready to pull a mouthful of teeth. Use the special tooth tongs to wiggle out one Croc tooth per turn. But don't pull the one that triggers Croc's touchy temper or, Snap. He'll growl, charge and chomp and you're out of the game. To win, be the only dentist who doesn't rile the crocodile.
Crocodile Dentist 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 Crocodile Dentist is 10 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 Crocodile Dentist for ages 4 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.
Crocodile Dentist has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Crocodile Dentist belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Single Loser Game. 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 Crocodile Dentist are: Robert Fuhrer and Sano Takeshi. 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 Crocodile Dentist 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.