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- BGG #24,991
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Heli Hopper
2007
Rules assistance for Heli Hopper
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 15–20 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Heli Hopper
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Heli Hopper is a board game released in 2007 for 2–6 players, 15–20 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Helmut Hecht and its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement.
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About the game
A very unusual 'race' game where your movement allowance is defined by your skill with launching a little gyroscope. The player pawns move along a spiral on the outer part of the board. The player in turn launches his little hopper which flies and lands like a parachute. The space it lands on, in an arithmetic combination with the number on the space of your pawn, decides how far you can move. If your hopper lands on one of the 8 action fields, you have to perform special flying maneuvers. First player that reaches the last space of the spiral with his pawn wins the game. Ages 6 and up.
Editions
- Heli HopperCompeto / Marektoy, Drei Magier Spiele2008
- Heli HopperfrDrei Magier Spiele2007
Categories
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Competo / Marektoy
- Drei Magier Spiele
Questions and answers
Heli Hopper supports 2–6 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 Heli Hopper is 15–20 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 Heli Hopper for ages 6 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.
Heli Hopper 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.
Heli Hopper belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Action / Dexterity, and Math. Its main mechanics are Point to Point 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 Heli Hopper are: Helmut Hecht. 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 Heli Hopper 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.