
- BGG rank
- BGG #27,682
- BGG rating
- 5.4
Monkey Mission
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2003

1995
Rules assistance for Farm Friends
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Farm Friends is a board game released in 1995 for 2–4 players, 25 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling.
Early in the morning, before the sun comes up, Farmer Sunshine goes out on the farm to feed all the animals. But he can't find them! He can't find Casey the cow, Emily the Lamb, Karen the donkey, or Paul the pig. Suddenly Farmer Sunshine hears Chris the dog barking. Following the sound, he finds all of the animals in the pasture. Oh boy, it looks like it's going to be a busy day! Can you help Farmer Sunshine round up all of the animals before the sun goes down? Farm Friends is a game for young children, and families, that features a colored die for movement. The farmer's tractor is moved around the board as players collect the various animals that have escaped. Players must also collect fence pieces to build pens to house their animals. Box contents: 1 Game board, 1 Wooden Sun token, 1 Plastic Tractor, 1 Wooden Die, 4 Farm Scenes, 16 Fence Pieces, 16 Cardboard, Animals, 16 Plastic Stands Awards 1995 Årets Børnespil, Childrens Game of the Year Denmark
Farm Friends 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 Farm Friends is 25 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 Farm Friends 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.
Farm Friends 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.
Farm Friends belongs to these categories: Animals and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, 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 catalogue lists Farm Friends 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.