
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,783
- BGG rating
- 5.8
Humans!!!
- 2–6 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2008

2011
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Little Dead Riding Hood is a board game released in 2011 for 2–5 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Todd Breitenstein and Kerry Breitenstein and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That.
Publisher Blurb Little Red Riding Hood checked the action of her 9mm and put it back into the shoulder holster under her cloak. Things had certainly changed since the “Big Bad” wolves star started rising from the dead and giving all of the Little Riding Hood sisters such a hard time. If it weren’t for some quick thinking and a lucky shot, we would have lost Little Green last week, she thought. Well, no more! Grandma is sick and hungry. She needs us and no wolf is going to keep us from delivering our baskets. Little Red tucked the basket under her arm and walked toward the door'. “Don’t forget your knife,” Red’s mother reminded her. “I KNOW mom,” Little Red sighed and retrieved the knife from the table. “Duh!” Little Dead Riding Hood is a racing game. Each player assumes the role of one of the Riding Hood sisters trying desperately to get supplies to their beloved grandmother. Simple really, except for those pesky zombie wolves.
Little Dead Riding Hood 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 Little Dead Riding Hood is 60 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 Dead Riding Hood for ages 13 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 Dead Riding Hood has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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 Dead Riding Hood belongs to these categories: Horror and Racing. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That. 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 Dead Riding Hood are: Todd Breitenstein and Kerry Breitenstein. 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 Dead Riding Hood 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.