
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,067
- BGG rating
- 7.6
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- 1–4 players
- 20–60 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2021

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Let's Feed The Very Hungry Caterpillar Game is a board game released in 2016 for 2–4 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 3 and up. It was designed by Eric Carle.
Let's Feed The Very Hungry Caterpillar Game is a simple draw-and-move game for 2-4 children aged 3+. The object of the game is to be the first player to collect the pieces needed to transform your caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly. Players build their butterflies by drawing cards and moving around the board to collect different pieces of fruit. Each type of fruit is also a piece of the puzzle to build your butterfly. The first player to collect all five pieces of fruit and build their butterfly is the winner.
Let's Feed The Very Hungry Caterpillar Game supports 2–4 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 Let's Feed The Very Hungry Caterpillar Game is 10–20 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 Let's Feed The Very Hungry Caterpillar Game for ages 3 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.
Let's Feed The Very Hungry Caterpillar 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.
Let's Feed The Very Hungry Caterpillar Game belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Puzzle. 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 Let's Feed The Very Hungry Caterpillar Game and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Let's Feed The Very Hungry Caterpillar Game are: Eric Carle. 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 Let's Feed The Very Hungry Caterpillar 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.