- BGG rank
- BGG #22,419
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Night-Night Kisses
- 2 players
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- BGG #17,998
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Little Action
2017
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- 2–4 players
- 10 min
- 2+
- Complexity 1.0/5
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Little Action is a board game released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 2 and up. It was designed by Babayaga and its main mechanics are Acting.
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About the game
Description from the publisher (translated): It's party time in the jungle! Build a pyramid, play skittles, throw and catch, ... .. take up these and many more little challenges to win medals. A first action game to get young children handling objects and developing their fine motor skills. Preparing to play: Place the six animals in the middle of the table next to base of the box and the medals. Shuffle the cards then place them in a pile face down next to the box. How: Players are entitled to three attempts for each challenge. The challenge is pointed out with a card. If you succeed at a challenge, you win a medal, otherwise you do not win anything. Who wins? When all the medals have been won, the winner is the player with the most medals. There are six challenges: As an example we will explain one challenge. Challenge 1: The pyramid. Take the two animals shown on the card and try to stack them as illustrated in the picture. The pyramid needs to stay standing for at least 30 seconds in order to count. Description from the publisher (translated): ¡Es la hora de la fiesta en la selva! Construir una pirámide, jugar a los bolos, lanzar y atrapar... Una serie de pequeños desafíos para ganar medallas. Un primer juego de acción, manipulación y destreza destinado a los más pequeños. Preparación: Se colocan los seis animales en el centro de la mesa junto a las medallas y el fondo de la caja. Se barajan las cartas y se apilan boca abajo junto a la caja. Cómo: Los jugadores pueden efectuar tres intentos para cumplir cada desafío. Los retos están señalados en cada carta. Si logra cumplir el desafío, el jugador gana una medalla. Si no, no gana nada. A continuación, le toca al jugador siguiente. ¿Quién gana? Una vez distribuidas todas las medallas, gana el jugador que tiene la mayor cantidad. Hay 6 desafíos. Como ejemplo explicamos el reto nº 1. Desafío 1: la pirámide. El jugador toma los dos animales de la carta e intenta superponerlos como se indica en ella. La pirámide debe mantenerse durante 30 segundos como mínimo para ser validada.
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Questions and answers
Little Action 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 Little Action is 10 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 Little Action for ages 2 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.
Little Action 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.
Little Action belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Acting. 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 Little Action are: Babayaga. 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 Little Action 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.