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- BGG #31,219
- BGG rating
- 4.9
Roller Coaster Hippo
- 3–6 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 1988
- BGG rank
- BGG #29,260
- BGG rating
- 4.9
Ein Nilpferd kommt selten allein
1993
Rules assistance for Ein Nilpferd kommt selten allein
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–8 players
- 60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.5/5
Rules assistant for Ein Nilpferd kommt selten allein
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Ein Nilpferd kommt selten allein is a board game released in 1993 for 3–8 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Bertram Kaes and Heiner Wöhning and its main mechanics are Singing and Line Drawing.
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About the game
Party-game where players have to answer questions, mime or draw objects with a "limp" pen... In this party game, players move one of two hippo pawns over an 8-shaped track.The fields they land on determine the task they have to fulfill (for this, they also draw a card) - in most cases, the other players try to guess the word/phrase that was intended: - Draw an item with a wobbly pen - Take a sip of water and gargle the word - Group acting (together with one or more players they chose) Other tasks include - Reading out a text - now everyone in turn has to say a word connecting to the text within three seconds. Players who fail to do that are out of this task round; the last player "standing" receiving points. - Rolling a "poker" die. A saxophone means a five point chip and the chance to roll again. When a lemon is rolled, all chips of this round are lost. The player can stop rolling any time. Each kind of field has its own scoring rules. The first player to score 100 points is the winner.
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Publishers
- Otto Maier Verlag
- Ravensburger AG
Questions and answers
Ein Nilpferd kommt selten allein supports 3–8 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 Ein Nilpferd kommt selten allein is 60 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 Ein Nilpferd kommt selten allein for ages 12 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.
Ein Nilpferd kommt selten allein has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Ein Nilpferd kommt selten allein belongs to these categories: Party Game, Action / Dexterity, and Trivia. Its main mechanics are Singing and Line Drawing. 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 Ein Nilpferd kommt selten allein are: Bertram Kaes and Heiner Wöhning. 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 Ein Nilpferd kommt selten allein 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.