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Kangaroo: The Jumping Game
1977
Rules assistance for Kangaroo: The Jumping Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with saved question history.
Rules assistant for Kangaroo: The Jumping Game
For 2 players
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Kangaroo: The Jumping Game is a board game released in 1977 for 2 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by John Flagg.
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About the game
Players start with their pawns lined up on opposite side of the board. Each takes turns moving one pawn. Movement is made by jumping over a pawn in a straight line (vertically, horizontally, or diagonally). If you jump over your own pawn, it is just movement. If you jump over an opponent's pawn, it is captured. Multiple consecutive jumps by one pawn can be made in a single turn. The game ends when no more moves can be made or one player runs out of pawns. Points are then tallied (1 point per captured pawn, 2 points for each of your pawns in your opponent's home row) and the high scorer is the winner.
Editions
- Kangaroo: The Jumping GameenThe Flaggs, Inc.1977
- Kangaroo: The Jumping GameenThe Flaggs, Inc.1977
- Kangaroo: The Jumping GameenGreat Games, Inc.1977
- KangeroesMB Spellen1985
- JumpfrMB Jeux1985
- KänguruhdeMB Spiele1985
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- (Self-Published)
- Milton Bradley
- MB Spellen
- MB Spiele
- MB Jeux
- Samuel Ward Co.
- Great Games, Inc.
- The Flaggs, Inc.
Questions and answers
Kangaroo: The Jumping Game 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 Kangaroo: The Jumping Game is 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 Kangaroo: The Jumping Game for ages 8 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.
Kangaroo: The Jumping Game 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.
Kangaroo: The Jumping Game belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. 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 Kangaroo: The Jumping Game and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Kangaroo: The Jumping Game are: John Flagg. 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 Kangaroo: The Jumping Game 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.