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Tally Ho!
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- BGG rating
- 4.5
Crocodile Pool Party
1968
Rules assistance for Crocodile Pool Party
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with saved question history.
Rules assistant for Crocodile Pool Party
For 2 players
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Crocodile Pool Party is a board game released in 1968 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Rudi Hoffmann and its main mechanics are Grid Movement.
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About the game
From the Rio Grande website: The crocodiles are loose in the luxurious hotel swimming pool! Just seconds ago, the vacationers were enjoying the cool water of the pool, but what is that? A crocodile has just entered the pool - and now there is one less swimmer! Wow! Theres another croc - and another - and another. As the number of crocs in the water increases, the number of swimmers drops! But, the crocs hunt not only the hapless swimmers, but also other crocodiles. Thus, all in the pool strive to save themselves! The player who brings the most swimmers and crocs to the safety of the end of the pool, will win the game! For ages 8+. Crocodile Pool Party is part of the Kosmos two-player series.
Editions
- Crocodile Pool PartyenKOSMOS, Rio Grande Games2003
- Rette Sich Wer Kann!deKOSMOS2003
- Rette sich wer kanndeSchmidt Spiele1968
Categories
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Schmidt Spiele
- KOSMOS
- Rio Grande Games
Questions and answers
Crocodile Pool Party supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Crocodile Pool Party is 30 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 Pool Party for ages 8 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 Pool Party has a complexity rating of 1.3 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 Pool Party belongs to these categories: Animals and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Grid Movement. 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 Pool Party are: Rudi Hoffmann. 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 Pool Party 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.