- BGG rank
- BGG #28,442
- BGG rating
- 5.2
Berzerk
- 2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 1983
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- BGG #30,346
- BGG rating
- 4.8
Frogger
1981
Rules assistance for Frogger
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 10 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.3/5
Rules assistant for Frogger
For 2 players
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Frogger is a board game released in 1981 for 2 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Jeffrey Breslow, Michael Ferris, and Paul Wise and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Action Points.
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About the game
This is another of Milton Bradley's 1980's video-game themed board games. This is based on the arcade and home-system smash hit Frogger. In this version of the game, 2 players face off, each with their own army of frogs, logs, and automobiles. Each turn, a player spends his movement points either moving his frogs toward their goal (the other side of the board), or moving logs and cars in an attempt to block or squash the other player's frogs. Complete with "bonus points" for landing on flies, this is actually a pretty faithful interpretation of the video-game; but far too simple to have any long-lasting interest. More of a curiosity for video-game enthusiasts than anything.
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Mechanics
Publishers
- MB Juegos
- Milton Bradley
- MB Spellen
- MB Spiele
- MB Jeux
- Rainbow
Questions and answers
Frogger 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 Frogger 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 Frogger for ages 7 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.
Frogger 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.
Frogger belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Action Points. 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 Frogger are: Jeffrey Breslow, Michael Ferris, and Paul Wise. 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 Frogger 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.