
- BGG rank
- BGG #25,418
- BGG rating
- 5.8
Viele Tiere
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2005

2000
Rules assistance for Leapin' Lily Pads
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Leapin' Lily Pads is a board game released in 2000 for 2–5 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. It was designed by Reiner Knizia and its main mechanics are Memory.
Vividly the frogs bounce from stone to stone in the water lily pond. Beneath the frogs are colors. But which ones? Therefore: Pay attention....because good memorizing is the key to winning! The frogs have various colors beneath them & hop from stone to stone. If the color of the frog you´re hopping with matches that of the revealed lily pad, you keep the lily. The one with the most lily pads wins. Though Ravenburger re-used the art from this game for Flyin' Frogs, they are separate games.
Leapin' Lily Pads supports 2–5 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 Leapin' Lily Pads 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 Leapin' Lily Pads 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.
Leapin' Lily Pads 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.
Leapin' Lily Pads belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Memory. Its main mechanics are Memory. 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 Leapin' Lily Pads are: Reiner Knizia. 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 Leapin' Lily Pads 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.