- BGG rank
- BGG #31,718
- BGG rating
- 4.2
Hungry Hungry Hippos
2–4 players10 min1978
Complexity 1.1/5
- BGG rank
- BGG #31,104
- BGG rating
- 4.2
Hungry Hungry Hippos (Travel Edition)
2007
Rules assistance for Hungry Hungry Hippos (Travel Edition)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with saved question history.
Rules assistant for Hungry Hungry Hippos (Travel Edition)
For 2 players
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Hungry Hungry Hippos (Travel Edition) is a board game released in 2007 for 2 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up.
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About the game
All the fun of the classic game is back, in this new portable edition! Contains everything you need for family fun in the car, at home, in the office, or perhaps on a date. Travel-sized version of the marble-grabbing game is compact perfect for hippo-hoarding fun on the go! Re-implements: Hungry Hungry Hippos
Editions
- World's Smallest Hungry Hungry HipposENSuper Impulse2022
- Hungry Hungry Hippos Grab & GoENHasbro2014
- Travel Edition Hungry Hungry HipposENMilton Bradley2005
- Hippo Hap reisspelHasbro2014
- Голодные бегемотикиRUHasbro
- Hippo Hap reisspelMB Spellen
- Hippos GloutonsFRMB Jeux
- Χαρούμενοι ιπποποταμούληδεςMilton Bradley
- TragabolasESMilton Bradley
Categories
Publishers
- Super Impulse
- Hasbro
- Milton Bradley
- MB Spellen
- MB Jeux
Questions and answers
Hungry Hungry Hippos (Travel Edition) 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 Hungry Hungry Hippos (Travel Edition) is 15 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 Hungry Hungry Hippos (Travel Edition) for ages 5 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.
Hungry Hungry Hippos (Travel Edition) 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.
Hungry Hungry Hippos (Travel Edition) belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Action / Dexterity. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Hungry Hungry Hippos (Travel Edition) and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists Hungry Hungry Hippos (Travel Edition) 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.